Caleb Stephen, born on August 5, 2004. We chose the name Caleb because of it's meaning and Biblical origins. "But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it." Numbers 14:24 His middle name is a namesake after both of his grandpas (that worked out nicely)! Josh's dad's first name is Stephen and my dad's middle name is Stephen.
Caleb was 3 weeks early, but he still weighed in at 8 pounds 3 ounces! :o) Either the due date was off, or I would have potentially had a HUGE baby!
Sarah Kathleen, born on August 25, 2006. I, for some reason, always wanted to name my daughter Sarah. In my mind, it was non-negotiable! :o) Sarah is also biblical, she was Abraham's wife (see Genesis). The name Kathleen is a namesake, named after my Aunt Kathy (Kathleen), my dad's sister.
Sarah also arrived a bit early (a week I think), and she was 8 pounds 14 ounces. We make 'em big around here! :o)
Gabriel Ryan, born November 19, 2008. The previous December (07), our pastor, Bro. Jerry, did a series of sermons leading up to Christmas. Each week he spoke of an individual who had to do with the nativity. The week that he gave a sermon on Gabriel, Josh and I looked at each other...at the same time...and just knew that if the Lord would give us another son, that would be his name! I already blogged about it, but Gabriel means Man of God and he was the angel sent to Daniel (Dan. 8:16; Dan. 9:21): to Zacharias (Luke 1:11-19); and to Mary (Luke 1:26-38). The name Ryan is also a namesake; it is Josh's middle name.
Gabriel was 9 pounds, 4 ounces. I guess if I keep having kids, I'll eventually have a 10-pounder? ;o)
Motherhood is certainly challenging, but I am thankful for this journey and thankful that God placed these children in my life.
3 comments:
Alli says, "Awwweee" and Payton noticed that you were wearing blue when your boys were born and pink when Sarah was born! Such an observant fella :)
Yes! :o)
One day...that will be me :)
But I am serious when I say, think I will adopt. Not every child is lucky enough to have a mommy and daddy like you and Joshy. I want those children to have a chance for a nice home.
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