Vice President Cheney is Grandpa Dick - Mary Cheney Delivers a Boy

By Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

Mazel Tov! It's a boy!

Mary Cheney welcomed a new little man into the world, making her Dad 'Grandpa Dick' -- for the sixth time!

She gave birth to Samuel David Cheney yesterday. This is the first wee one for Mary and her life partner, Heather Poe.

The Cheney's - Dick and Grandma Lynne - went to visit the new baby a few hours after birth.

If you recall, Mary told the world she was with child in December. Some conservatives hit the roof. Cheney stood by his daughter, who worked as an aid to the Vice President during the 2004 campaign.

I think it is important to remember that -- while some people may take issue with two women raising a child, and while there are also many people who take issue with the Vice President -- Samuel David represents a new life. A new chance. He's a baby. Don't take politics it out on him. He deserves a chance.

We wish the best to Mothers and Child. Obviously, Cheney and Poe will have their baby blessed or baptized in accordance with their own religious beliefs. I would like to just offer this blessing (adapted from Life Prayers).

A Blessing for Samuel David - And All Children

May you be powerfully loving, compassionate and accepting.
May love be your guide with family, friends and colleagues.
May you listen carefully to your own heart...and to the hearts of others.
May you have the strength to overcome life's adversities and challenges.
May you have dreams to follow and the perseverance to pursue what is meaningful.
May you care about the world you live in and be embraced by it.
May you be respectful and respected.
May you enjoy good health, happiness, wisdom and love.
May God’s presence be with you, always, and grant you peace and a pure heart.
Amen.

Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway is a leading interfaith and non-denominational wedding officiant. She creates unique ceremonies for couples of all backgrounds and faiths, and is also widely recognized as a relationship coach, bridal stress expert and columnist. She is author of WEDDING GODDESS: A Divine Guide to Transforming Wedding Stress into Wedding Bliss. To help reduce wedding stress, get your personally autographed copy at www.WeddingGoddess.com.

Posted May 24, 2007 6:48 AM by Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway | Permalink | Email This