our most anticipated baby

When he comes, throngs of strangers will not be congregated outside the house, hoping for a glimpse of him.

Paparazzi will not be hiding out in every nook and cranny, waiting for their "money shot."

His arrival won't cause every major news station to stop covering serious news stories in order to report every minute detail of his homecoming.

Newspapers won't hold the front page, in case they get a picture of him to put there.

A royal proclamation won't be posted outside the house in a golf-framed easel.

No, none of this will happen when our most anticipated baby comes home.

What will happen when our baby comes home will be better than all of these things.

Family and friends in two states will rejoice for prayers answered, as they clamor for a chance to hold him and squeeze him.

Photographs will be taken to document every possible moment and proudly shown to anyone and everyone.

His arrival will be proclaimed in the small, humble hometown paper.

And, a party to end all parties will be thrown, leaving no doubt that our most anticipated baby has finally, finally come home.

Come home soon, Sam.  We're waiting on you, sweet boy!