It is not quite the same as when Jeff was born. Gayle to this day is not happy about my naps between contractions or the fact her brother brought me food during the process. Jeff was breached and was born after a long painful back labor. I can still hear Joyce Miyamoto across the hall going through labor. At one point the staff were literally throwing the monitoring equipment onto the bed and hauling Gayle out of the room. Those hospital beds roll pretty fast down those halls. During the emergency C section I remember Gayle arguing with the anesthesiologist. The Doctors said when they made the incision, Jeff was facing up and had the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck. They had a bit of a time prying him out.
Our grandson was due Sat. May 4th. As you can tell, that date has passed. Today, Tues. May 7th was the day they were to induce. The original plan was to check in late afternoon an start the process tonight. The latest update is they have checked in, they will sleep there over night and start the process in the morning.
This past weekend was our last official FOR basketball tournament. It;s been about 20 years of basketball the first weekend of May. It is somewhat of a relief. But as we complete our cycle, I found myself deeply appreciative of all those who volunteer their time to organize and conduct the tournament. These are very dedicated folks who contribute their spare time with little recognition. Asian basketball may be a little obsessive at times down in Southern Cal, but it is deeply tied to the Japanese American Community. Something our parents established and felt committed to with great foresight. Like it or not, Asian basketball helps the JA community survive and thrive.
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