New Year’s Eve 25 years ago my beautiful wife Becky and I
were busy decorating the nursery in our home. We had been married two and a
half years and were expecting our first child on or about January 15.
As the clock struck midnight and 1987 arrived, we celebrated
with a kiss and decided we should get to bed. We were hosting a New Year’s Day party
at our home for several friends and had to get up early to prepare the snacks.
About 5 A.M. Becky tried to wake me saying she thought we
needed to get to the hospital. In my usual fashion of not getting too excited,
I told her to wake me when she was certain, and rolled over and went back to
sleep. About 6 A.M. she woke me and said she was sure. That woke me.
We arrived at Holzer Hospital and the nurse who greeted us
said “You’re too late.” That took me by surprise and I responded, “Huh?” She
explained that the first child of 1987 for Gallia County had already been born
so we wouldn’t be getting all the freebies for having the first-born of the
year. Believe me, that was the farthest thing from my mind!
About 12 hours later we welcomed Jesse Dale Lear, 19 inches
long and 6 lbs 2 ozs. Jesse is visiting with us tonight and it is great to have
him here. Here’s the brief version: he’s been a great kid, homeschooled K through
12 and graduated from Cedarville University with a Business degree, and is
currently living in Columbus. He is co-owner of a recycling business and stays
very busy as the business is growing rapidly.
I, my wife Becky, Jesse, and my daughters Lacey and Lani
wish you all the Best and Happiest New Year ever!
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