Lancaster, California

December 24th 2020 7:09 a.m.

Savannah Rose Hebert POV

I sigh and call everyone into the living room.

''Charlie, Brent, Ruth, Delilah, Hope, Mikayla, Titus, John, Lucas Jr, Lucas the third, little John, Chip, Mandy, Koby, and Sage are going to be delayed.'' I say.

''Where are they and how long will they be delayed?'' Ruth asks.

''They're at a gas station in the Mojave Desert and two days.'' I say.

''Why don't one of us get in one of our cars and pick them up?'' Delilah asks.

''Because if you would care to remember, my car needs gas, Charlie's needs a carburetor, Ruth's needs gas as well, Brent's needs a tire, and yours needs a battery.'' I say.

Delilah pouts at not being able to see Hope as she's at least a week away from delivering her first child. And at 26 no less. Oh God, please let Hope have a safe delivery.

''I still don't get why they have her still taking her medicine.'' Delilah says.

''Delilah, if she doesn't take her seizure medicine, she'll have a big enough seizure that will either kill her, the baby, or both of them. Research things before judging. Even Hope when she was younger and didn't know thought she'd be off her meds but she researched it and found all of that out.'' I say, trying not to yell.

Lucille and Blaine come in then as the other two can't even walk yet.

''Maw-maw? What's wrong maw-maw?'' Lucille asks.

''Oh Lucy, maw-maw's just worried about Hope.'' I say.

''We can sing to Jesus and he can protect her.'' Lucille tells me.

''That's a brilliant idea Lucy.'' I say.

''I can only imagine what it will be like. When I walk by Your side, I can only imagine what my eyes will see. When Your face is before me. I can only imagine. I can only imagine,yeah.'' I start to sing.

''Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel? Will I dance for You, Jesus? Or in awe of You be still? Will I stand in Your presence? Or to my knees will I fall? Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all? I can only imagine., yeah I can only imagine.'' we all sing.

''I can only imagine when that day comes and I find myself standing in the Son. I can only imagine. When all I will do is forever, forever worship You. I can only imagine, yeah I can only imagine.'' Brent sings.

''Surrounded by Your glory What will my heart feel? Will I dance for You, Jesus or in awe of You be still? Will I stand in Your presence or to my knees will I fall? Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all? I can only imagine, yeah I can only imagine.'' we all sing.

''Surrounded by Your glory what will my heart feel? Will I dance for You, Jesus or in awe of You be still? Will I stand in Your presence or to my knees will I fall? Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all? I can only imagine, yeah. I can only imagine. I can only imagine. I can only imagine. I can only imagine. I can only imagine. I can only imagine. When all I will do is forever—forever worship You. I can only imagine.'' Ruth finishes singing the song and I feel God's presence and I begin to pray.

''Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we have forgiven our debtors and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, power, and glory are Yours forever. Amen. In Jesus' name. This life You have given my granddaughter is so tiny, fragile, and vulnerable, safe in the womb of flesh and hope, yet subject to danger and death. O God of love, creator of life, hear our prayer. We want this baby so much. Please grant this child of Hope's a full-term nurture, the joy and mystery of life, and the blessing of Your love. Grant her the fulfillment of her dreams, a baby to cherish and protect, a child to teach and guide, a blessing to our family. And let Hope have an easy labor. Amen.'' We all finish saying the prayer.

Yes, while Hope is nine months pregnant, I still pray for her and the baby or babies. Well why we say babies is because twins are expected on both sides as both families have it like generations back.