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In June 2022, I wrote a post called Tears of Joy, about our daughter’s wedding. Regarding that wonderful day, I often told people, “It was the best day of my life…so far.” I purposely said “so far” because I knew there would come an even better day.

Well, their wedding day was exceeded this past weekend. On Friday, March 14, Abigail and Tyler gave me and Jane our first grandchild. At 7:33 PM (after just 13 minutes of pushing!) we welcomed Emmett James Ahearn into the world. He was 7 lbs. 15 oz and was 20 inches long.

Abigail and Tyler had come over the Sunday before for dinner and we watched the video of Abigail’s birth. I think that was a little freaky for them knowing what was about to happen in a matter of days and because both were born in the same hospital where they would have their first child.

Jane and I were in the delivery room with Abigail and Tyler, and it was surreal to know this same scenario took place for us just over 29 years ago, in the very same place. It made us reflect on the journey raising Abigail and the anticipation of what she and Tyler will go through with Emmett and, God willing, other children.

Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you.” In Psalm 139:14, David wrote that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.”

Brian Ahearn

Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE and a faculty member at the Cialdini Institute.

An author, TEDx speaker, international trainer, coach, and consultant, Brian helps clients apply influence in everyday situations to boost results.

As one of only a dozen Cialdini Method Certified Trainers in the world, Brian was personally trained and endorsed by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., the most cited living social psychologist on the science of ethical influence.

Brian’s first book, Influence PEOPLE, was named one of the 100 Best Influence Books of All Time by Book Authority. His follow-up, Persuasive Selling for Relationship Driven Insurance Agents, was an Amazon new release bestseller. His latest book, The Influencer: Secrets to Success and Happiness, is a business parable designed to teach you how to use influence at home and the office.

Brian’s LinkedIn courses on persuasive selling and coaching have been viewed by more than 750,000 people around the world. His TEDx Talk on pre-suasion has more than a million views!