Enjoy pictures of Fall in Ohio and Park City, Utah area. (The picture above was the PJ header)

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A Personal Special Announcement: Peyton Olivia Casey arrived in this world on October 17, 2012

The poems on this page are dedicated to the arrival of my first grandchild. Though this page is listed under Park City pictures also include those taken in Ohio.

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8+ inches of snow fell shortly after the below fall pictures were taken (Sorry a bit blurred as the picture was taken through a window and heavy snow fall)

 

Opening Comments from Bob

  • Peyton Olivia Casey: On October 17 Jan and I welcomed our first grandchild into the world. As most grandparents know, the event is wonderful and life impacting. We were able to spend a week and half with our newborn granddaughter. What feelings of joy one experiences when holding the newborn in the arms, rocking back and forth, never tiring. The poems in this issue are related to her birth and the feelings inherent within the experience. The fall pictures were taken in October. Some were near my Ohio home and the others in the Park City area as we awaited Peyton's birth. As we neared the end of our two week stay in Utah, the snows arrived–quite a contrast to the 70 degree weather we had been experiencing. Thank you to four-wheel drive vehicle.
A barn along Rt. 13 in Richland County, Ohio

Peyton Olivia's Arrival

Months, then days
.... have been counted–
.... now minutes
.... until your arrival.
Though we have yet
.... to see you,
.... you are already loved.

Parents
.... have read to you
.... and done everything possible
.... to make sure you are healthy.
Grandparents have prayed
.... and wished you the best.
Aunts, uncles, and cousins
.... anticipate your birth
.... with joy.

In moments, you will take your first breath
.... and cry at this new world.
But soon, loving arms
.... will enwrap you,
.... letting you know
.... that this new realm
.... is not something to be feared
.... but a place to explore
.... and grow to love.


Nearing the Finish

Thump, thump, the beat goes on.
Seems fast,
.... as if a runner
.... is nearing the finish.
Come on, Peyton,
.... join us.
We await
.... to welcome you
.... into the world.


Peyton and Grandpa

Innocence lies.... .... ....
.... in the arms
.... that never tire.
The huge violet eyes
.... look and focus
.... wondering at the mysteries,
.... everything new.
What are the thoughts
.... in her growing mind?
For now
.... we are both content
.... to rock back and forth.
Tomorrow will come
.... soon enough.

Comments: Obviously, no comments needed except the "thump, thump, thump" mentioned in the second poem referred to the monitor sound.

Historic cemetary in Park City, UT.
Most of the graves are from the 1800's
View from the church pew at Park City Community Church
(United Methodist affiliation)

Craig and Nicole, one week before the birth of Peyton Olivia, taken at the top of Guardsmens Pass

 
Mohican State Park area in Ohio
Knox County back road, near Schnormeier Gardens

Vignette: Welcome

As you are aware from the poems, I welcomed the birth of my first grandchild Peyton into the world. I have come to the title of grandpa a bit later than most as our son was not born until very late in my thirties. (You do the math.) Thus, perhaps I have a slightly different view than those who reach this particular stage a decade or more sooner. As I rocked Peyton during our stay in Utah, I couldn't help think about my own mortality and how unlikely I will see her reach adulthood. (I know a bit morbid, but I am also a realist.) However, my thoughts also turned to how I want to spend as much quality time with her as this particular journey will allow. During that time I also reviewed my life and the years that I have devoured. Then I began to think of Peyton's life and the wonders she will see and experience. I have recently been reading the book The Singularity Is Near. Its theme is about when humans transcend biology. The book proposes that humankind will be practically immortal within the next sixty years, well-within her lifetime. On the other hand the book does not address some critical historical facts including humankind tends to want war, seize power for selfish and corrupt purposes, and generally destroy the environment. The book also ignores all spiritual aspects, which is not surprising as "man" is portrayed as having the powers of God. Should technology move as fast as described in the book, Peyton will face many challenges along with seeing many wonders. But alas, perhaps I think too much. Instead, I need to enjoy the moments and allow her parents and Peyton to address the challenges that she will face. However, her loving grandparents on both sides will also be there as time allows to help in those transitions.

On this special Thanksgiving for my family, I give thanks for the joy that Peyton has already brought to us. I also give thanks for the many joys I have experienced in life including the kindness many subscribers have shown me over the years.

Scene along back road coming down from Guardsman Pass into Midway, UT

Another view along same road

 

More views along the road
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Great trout fishing stream along Rt. 40 near Heber, UT
ABOVE: Looking the other direction . . . . BELOW: Winter arrives with spectacular beauty

 

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