On December 12th, 2009, God's gracious hand swept over our family as we finally welcomed a healthy Mathias Pax into this world. He weighed 7lbs 2oz, and was 20inches long.
Mathias is Greek for "Gift of God." And happens to be an O'Brien family name -- John's brother, uncle, cousin, grandpa, and now son are all named Mathias. Pax is Latin for "Peace."
The boys are adjusting well so far. It seems it's taking John and me longer to adjust... But in the midst of the sleepless nights and days when I can't put him down without him crying, there truly is a deep joy.
John's smile at Mathias -- his laughter with Micah and Malachi -- his embrace around me -- there is a richer and deeper sense of gratitude and love.
My prayer is that God would always show me this side of the blessing and not fall into the moment of exhaustion, impatience, or frustration. I am thankful; I am humbled; and oh my goodness, I am tired. :)
3 comments:
Ohh, Thank you for posting these pics, they are precious....Seriously. Love you guys and your family is beautifully full and complete....I think?? LOL
beautiful pictures!!! i love the big bros posing at the hospital! right on! you look gorgeous!!! and happy. i will pray that we BOTH choose to see the blessings instead of just the tiredness. although i will pray that he sleeps too! xoxo
Beautiful pictures!! You all look so happy : ) Thank you for sharing this!
Love,
Jen
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