...for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I spent 30+ hours in a hospital anxiously awaiting the birth of my great-great niece. (Note to self: being induced at a certain time doesn't ensure the kid shows up anytime soon thereafter!) During those many hours of hanging around with very little good sleep I had time to think about a lot of things. Certainly a scary prospect! Once others had gone home, gone to the hotel or were trying to sleep in a chair or comfort my great-niece in her room it seems I came back several times to one thought in particular. 

That is: 

This new little human who was about to show up would only know me as her UNCLE! 

Needless to say this thought brought a big smile to my face and an overwhelming sense of joy coupled with a feeling that it is so right to be her uncle.

Secondly, my great niece and her husband, both independently, after the birth of their daughter, asked how I felt being a great-great Uncle! (Baby D is my first great-great niece/nephew) Don't know if they discussed it ahead of time, really don't care but I doubt it. They were very preoccupied the previous day and a half.

I'm taking this as reinforcement that this journey I'm on is the right one and that my family is amazing.

Perry

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Dear new Uncle Perry:  
This is a wonderful report.
Certainly a great moment for you in your journey.
Thank you for sharing and brightening our day.

Hugs, and wishing you well.
Danielle

That is awesome. I'm so happy for you.

Congratulations great great uncle! Babies are amazing.

Tony