"How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you." IThessalonians 3:9
She has dimples!
(Cole took that picture - amazing he caught a one-week-old smiling on film)
Leah and her adoring onlookers!
Snug as a bug in a rug! Precious in His sight!
I have cried so many tears this week - mostly tears of joy and wonderment - but also tears for those who have recently suffered loss and who are still waiting and hoping!
It is amazing how much healing and understanding has come to us all through the birth of this little one. Both of our other children speak daily about Isabella and heaven as the arrival of Leah has caused them to open up about the loss of their other baby sister. I am grateful they are able to process these things out-loud with Scott and me. Heaven and death are both difficult concepts even for adults, let alone children.
It is amazing how both death and new life remind us that we are merely finite creatures dependent upon an infinite God. God is the gate-keeper of the beginning and the end of all men- The Alpha and the Omega - The Great I Am! And I am overwhelmed that God has seen fit to grant us this blessing of Leah at this time- she is such a healing and joy-giving presence in our home. Thank you Lord! May her life bring You glory and Honor!
Leah Joy is so beautiful! Your whole family just looks radiant! Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures and what God is doing in your life. You have been a constant encouragement in my life.
Posted by: Carla Craig | July 15, 2010 at 08:25 AM
Cole,
You are a good photographer; you certainly captured "the moment" !
Adorable pictures of everyone! Thanks for sharing.
Love from NC.
Posted by: cindim | July 15, 2010 at 09:08 PM
So very happy for you all! Congratulations. Leah is beautiful!
Posted by: Vanessa (from Nebraska) | July 16, 2010 at 04:22 PM
Kerry and Scott, We are so happy for you! Kerry, you had me crying with your posts and pictures! She is absolutely beautiful, a true gift from God! I hope to get to see her soon!!
Posted by: Amy Lessin Diehl | July 17, 2010 at 05:36 AM
Kerry, Leah is SO PRECIOUS (great picture Cole!!) Praise the Lord! I can't wait to see you guys!!! xo
Posted by: Anna Haas | July 17, 2010 at 06:21 PM
Congratulaions! Leah's name is full of meaning and a constant reminder of God's grace and love and joy. :)
Posted by: Shar | July 19, 2010 at 05:25 PM
Leah Joy is absolutely beautiful! A special congrats to big brother Cole and big sister Maya from my Nick and Maya. All our love, Susan
Posted by: Susan Tuozzolo | July 21, 2010 at 04:40 PM
Maia has really grown up. Cole did a great job on the photo.
Posted by: JulieinCA | August 01, 2010 at 07:18 PM
She is beautiful!!! So Happy for you! It's so awesome to see God work. I have been reading your blogs for quite some time now and to watch you go from mourning to dancing is amazing! God is so faithful!! Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. What a blessing! Thank You Jesus for all that you are! <3
Posted by: Melissa | August 02, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Praise the Lord! Congratulations to you all! What a precious blessing from above - God is so amazing and good! Thank you for all you've shared with so many. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family!
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