The Coleman Show

Dena & I got to see the newest member of the family last night. We were very pleased to meet Coleman Mathew, a very sweet, 'un-assuming' infant. =) Beth is a natural, as a mother. She wears her title well, even though it has only been for a dozen days. I guess teaching all the dance, tap, and jazz kids and the nine months prior, have given her time to prepare. Mat was his usual, un-usual self , though a bit more subdued, reflective and sober. I took his temperature, checked his pulse and ID to make sure we had the right guy. I'm sure that by the time this goes to press he will make "Mat of himself" and we can relax.

The grandparents, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins have been anxiously awaiting the debut of our 'Cole'. From all the fan-fair we have heard, they are very pleased. We know that this family will cherish, nourish, protect and love this boy. You can see it in their eye's and in the hear it in the loving sound of their voices. I felt that warmth in our hearts as we visited, it is a happy place.

Dena has been looking forward to this blessed event for a very long time. She has a soft spot in her heart for all of Steve and Sandy's kids, and Mat is no exception. Dena & I were very happy with his choice in Beth, as she is a good fit & hit with the family. She is easily loved by all. There was a time (when a dance studio, far, far, away was calling to her) and when we had to hold our collective breaths she would return, but thank God, he did not let her "get away". ( . . . and maybe, just maybe, she wanted (a little bit) to get caught, too.)

Mat was especially happy with the gift of the "Superman" costume, until he found out it that went, instead, to Coleman. Dena remembered correctly that Mat had dressed up as many a super hero, 'back in of the day'. I had heard he liked Superman, Greatest American Hero, Batman, etc. They contributed to some of the secret disguises he wore. But, according to Mat, the afore mentioned 'heros', actually stole their costumes from him. Who, at Marvel Comics, was going to believe this small kid. Occasionally Mat would get the outfits mixed up, wearing the pants of one, but the shirt of another. He, rightly, called it "cross-dressing".

Mat decides that Cole will not be exactly like Mat, is he seeing the error of his ways???

Coleman gets a little exercise. It is a good feeling to hold a baby, (until it's diaper needs to be changed).

The whole world is stretched out before him, he may do things that we have only dreamed about. Cole can make changes that may save one person or the whole earth. "Today", his options are limit-less.

May God always rest his hand upon Coleman Mathew's shoulder, protecting and steering him along the many paths of his journey though life. The spark that was kindled by Mat & Beth will burn brightly in their son. As a family, we must do our part for Cole on his way to manhood. (. . . do not blink, for that day will be here before we are ready.)