On Friday, June 17, 2011 at 2:32 p.m. Victoria Faith made her appearance weighing 8# 10 oz. and was 21 inches long. We were once again awed by the miracle of life with hearts full of joy to finally hold this "little" girl.
Bath time
First of many kisses from Daddy
A greatly anticipated moment for Mommy
Daddy went home during the kids' afternoon naps so Grandma Kregel could come to the hospital for a solo visit before Daddy brought the kids.
Alivia couldn't get her hands on Victoria fast enough...she was so loving to her new sister.
Josiah just observed, said "baby", and then proceeded to find buttons around the room to push
James did so well with Victoria and announced to us all that he's not afraid of her...(we hadn't realized that was an initial concern of his) :)
A family of 6...so blessed by God!
Victoria meeting Grandpa and Grandma Reed and our niece, Kelly.
Daddy enjoying sweet cuddles with his God-given Father's Day gift
Mommy relishing one on one time with Victoria knowing these newborn moments will all too soon be a memory!
Victoria, we are so blessed to have you in our family and our prayers will continue for you to know God and to choose to let him guide you all your days. These past 9 months have strengthened our faith as we have seen God's hand through the miscarriage diagnosis, been in awe when we realized you had been there all along, trusted God to protect you in spite of preterm labor and then were amazed by God's goodness in how easily you were coaxed out of breech position and entered the world so perfectly! To God be the glory...great things He has done already in your short life!
3 comments:
Congratulations! She is beautiful! I am so thankful she arrived safely. :)
Rejoicing with you in God's priceless gifts of love! It's so special to be able to be available to care for Alivia, James and Josiah. We are truly blessed!
Congratulations, Gray family! She is precious.
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