Friday, November 10, 2017

He Has A Name


Levon Cobbs Weatherford.

Cobbs because that was Vergil's grandma's middle name and she meant so very much to Vergil when he was growing up and when he was grown up and to Jessie when she became part of Vergil's family. I'll never forget her telling me about how she was there the night that Jessie and Vergil met. It was at a dance and she said that all the girls had set their caps for Vergil but once he danced with Jessie, that was it.
And I believe it. They are still dancing and I think they always will be and I think that the spirit of Grandma will always be smiling on them.

And Levon.
That's been one of Jessie's top favorite choices for a long time.
It's a beautiful name and it gives tribute to one of the mightiest and best musicians this country has ever known- Levon Helm who was the drummer for The Band. If you aren't familiar, google.

I could not be happier. I could not imagine a more perfect name for this boy, my fifth grandchild.

I am drowning in the righteousness of it all.

Hello, Levon Cobbs. You are loved.

Love...Ms. Moon

16 comments:

  1. Congratulations... and I like the name Levon very much too.

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  2. Levon Cobbs is the most perfect name for him. He looks like a Levon, it suits him well.
    And he shall be Levon
    And he shall be a good man
    And he shall be Levon
    In tradition with the family plan...

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  3. Awesome name! I have a question...do babies born at home have to be registered with the county or anything? I mean, surely some government entity wants to be in the know. These are the types of things I think of when I can't sleep....

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    1. Oh yes. The midwife reports all of the birth certificate information to the county. She is licensed and must adhere to specific regulations.

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  4. Is it pronounced Lee-vahn? Just curious!

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    1. And I had to mention this...my husband was a professional drummer for over 20 years...and Levon was born on his same birthday. A set of drums may be in that child's future! 😊

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    2. Just like Levon Helm. Lee-von. Or Lee-vahn, as you said.
      Wow- strange coincidence about the birthdays!

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  5. Wonderful name, Levon Helms, and the Elton John song! Such a beautiful boy, and he shall be a good man, because he has such good genes an such a loving family. xo

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    1. I was going to comment similarly! I have that song in my head now. And we know he will be a good man!

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  6. Elton John's song immediately sprang to mind. well, the boy has a tag and it's a good one. as for being your fifth grandson, I think Maggie might have something to say about that in her pretty tutus. now you outnumber me in grandkids.

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    1. Oh Ellen! Thank you. I went back and fixed it. I plead martini night. Also- pure worn-outedness.

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    2. I caught that too, and chuckled. :)

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  7. loving this! many atheist blessings to you all on this fine day!

    xxalainaxx

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  8. Your grandchildren have the most wonderful names! Welcome dear Levon!
    Xoxo
    Barbara

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  9. Levon! An excellent choice! It reminds me of that Elton John song, too.

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