On more than on occasion in the past 10 days Jon has uttered these words:
"We have a baby in the house."
Each time he says it...there's a sense of awe and responsibility in his voice. And I totally agree. We have been given this priceless gift of a baby boy and wow! He is ours to look after and raise in God's ways....now that IS an awesome responsibility.
I was encouraged by reading II Chronicles yesterday. Solomon cried out to God for wisdom and God loved that prayer and blessed him abundantly. So as I tackle the 3am feeds, that's my prayer too...that God would bestow upon us as Jacob's parents, great wisdom to raise our son well..in a way that honours the One who gave him to us in the first place. If you are a parent reading this, may you be encouraged to petition God for the wisdom of Solomon (even a small % of what he had would help) in doing the most important job on the planet....loving your husband/wife and raising your children.
I was encouraged by reading II Chronicles yesterday. Solomon cried out to God for wisdom and God loved that prayer and blessed him abundantly. So as I tackle the 3am feeds, that's my prayer too...that God would bestow upon us as Jacob's parents, great wisdom to raise our son well..in a way that honours the One who gave him to us in the first place. If you are a parent reading this, may you be encouraged to petition God for the wisdom of Solomon (even a small % of what he had would help) in doing the most important job on the planet....loving your husband/wife and raising your children.
So below is a collection of pics that show some of the different ways and means of having Jacob in our lives.....
Bath time with Mummy
Nap time with Daddy
A solution for some of the new aches and pains associated with breastfeeding.
Visitors galore...all so impressed with Jacob's placid temperament and good looks, which prompted another classic Jon line...."Obviously it skipped a generation." Hmmmmm......speak for yourself Honey:)
Great Aunty and Uncle Litzow
Great Grandfather and Grandma Van
Great Aunty Margaret and 2nd cousin Deb
Uncle Andrew
Aunty Katherine
Bible reading with Dad
More relaxing tub time
"Ahhhhhh....life sure HAS changed....but now it's even sweeter!"
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