Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Except from my diary: August 4 & 5, 1973

This morning Nina and I went to a meeting at Bob and Sue's church on casting out demons. Went to park this afternoon. Saw Ralph. He just waved. This evening we went to (the) park and Ralph came over. He talked to me and he swung on the swings. Now, I've got a bombshell. This evening at 11:45 we took Mom to the hospital for labor pains. At 3:10 am they sent us home but kept Mom there. At 4:45 am, Sunday morning they called us and told us we'd better get up there cause Mom was in labor for sure. And at 5:10am Mom had a baby boy. The doctor told us at 5:40. I got to see him at about 5:55. He was a monster. 9 pounds 1 1/2 oz. I wasn't as disapointed as I thought I would be.

Happy Birthday, Ronnie. At 6:00 am they sent us home from the hospital. We made a few phone calls. Went back to hospital. Saw Mom and baby. Went to church. Told everybody. Even Roger. Went back to hospital after Sunday School. Grandma and Grandpa Fauss were there. We all went out to lunch at Wade's Cafeteria. Then we went back to hospital. Saw Mom and Ronnie. Went home. Darlene and I packed to go to Grandma's. We left about 3:00 or so. Got there at 4:45. Went to bed at 8:00 pm. I was so tired. It seems hard to believe he was born today. It seems ages ago. It's been a long day. Again, Happy Birthday, Ronnie.
Kelly Chaves