Not everyone believes it can happen, but I am a believer!  In fact, it has happened to me five times in my life.

 My first real case occurred when I was just 17 or 18.  I happened by a 16 and under baseball game to watch some old family friends play baseball.  To my surprise, on that team was one of the most attractive young men I had ever seen.  He was tall, lean, and very comfortable on the baseball field.  He had a great swing! I remember noticing him when he was in the batter’s circle taking a few practice swings.  We made eye contact and I just knew.  Something happened to me.  I didn’t see fireworks, stars or lightening strikes but I knew right then we were going to be together.  That evening, I told my mom, I was going to marry him.  Well, needless to say, I kept Glenn in the back of my mind but never forgot him.  After he graduated from high school I did a little chasing and he finally asked me out! We’ve been together ever since, 28 years, and I plan to spend the rest of my life with him. My first case of love at first sight!

            My second, third, and fourth cases happened when I delivered my girls.  I remember each of their beautiful faces and the since of euphoria they brought to me when I saw them for the first time.  Although each of them was different in their own way, they shared common characteristics.  All of them had similarities that reminded me of Glenn, which made me love them and him even more.  Dusti, Karli, and Kami have each brought so much joy and laughter to my life. I treasure them, so much so, that I tear up just thinking about losing them. I am most proud of the fact that each of them is a truly good and kind soul. I am honestly honored to be their mother.

            Love at first sight has happened again! I was warned by my grandmotherly friends that my life was about to change in a wonderful way, but I didn’t understand how anything could compare to the love that I feel for my girls. My first grandbaby, Jayci June Johnson, was recently born. The strangest thing happened when I looked at her darling face for the first time as she lay in the arms of my gorgeous daughter. I think I did see stars or at least little pink hearts! I believe Jayci is the definition of beautiful. Her tiny hands and feet are just precious. She coos and my heart skips a beat as I listen. I sit and imagine the experiences we will have together and the memories that I hope to help her to make. She is perfect and I know she will bring even more joy to our happy family.

            For me, love at first sight is a real thing.  It is that moment when your heart totally falls for someone and you know your life will never be the same again. I have been truly blessed with a generous share of these moments.  I thank God for each of them and for the future my family will share together.

           - Nikki aka Gigi