We are thrilled to announce the birth of our third son, Judah Shane! He was placed in our arms Sunday, 2/15/09 at 8:57pm, weighing in at 8 lbs 8 oz and measuring 21 inches. He is healthy, nursing well, and a very sweet-natured, mellow baby.
Before heading to the hospital
1 Day Old
Judah is named for the tribe through which Christ came, the "Lion of the Tribe of Judah" and means "praised." Shane is Jeff's middle name and means "God is gracious." Praise to our Gracious God is a most appropriate name for this special occasion in which God orchestrated each detail and answered many a prayer along the way allowing me to have a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesearean).
We are at home now recovering well and adjusting to life with another young 'un (with the invaluable help of my sister, Talitha!). Ethan and Levi are thrilled with the new arrival and always asking to see and touch "Baby Judah"...it's surprising how instinctively gentle a 1 and 2 year old can be. I'm still on cloud nine that I don't have to go through the long road of recovery from surgery so that I'll be better able to minister to my family and new son. GOD IS GOOD!
6 comments:
Hurray!! Pictures!! What a cutie!We are thanking the Lord with you for the safe arrival of your newest blessing. It sounds like you are all enjoying him so much already.I'm so glad you are feeling good and the Lord allowed you to skip the c-cection.
Blessings,
Pasha (and family)
yay! I'm so happy for you, your new little man is very cute! I praise the Lord with you that you were able to skip the C-Section this time around. This is our prayer as well, but we're also trusting that the God who's cared for us throughout all of our lives, is currently creating this little girl inside of me and cares for her more than we ever could, will also do what is best for all of us...even if it means we have another c-section :o)
Love, Terah
praise God! (wow, you were carrying really low at the end!!! glad THAT's over!) ;) what a handsome family you have! enjoy each moment!!!
Oh, he's so cute! Maybe if (or when) we ever make a trip down there, I can see him :) It's hard to tell in the picture, but he seems to look like Levi! Does he?
God bless you!
~Rachel
Rachel,
Yes, I do believe he looks like Levi. There are definitely some differences in his head size, nose shape, etc., but he looks very similar to Levi's baby photos! We'd love to see y'all when you visit...hopefully soon!
Lisa
Dearest Lisa and Jeff -
Judah is just beautiful and I'm so thrilled that you are all doing well! What a precious family you have! Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Sincerely,
Jan Stroud
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