The boys still love their brother...and even got to hold him! And just below is Mathias (2weeks) and his cousin, Moses (3 1/2 months).
Monday, December 28, 2009
Christmas 2009
Merry Christmas, indeed. It was a quiet day, as John was on call. But, the family feels "full" now that Mathias is here. Praise God!!
The boys still love their brother...and even got to hold him! And just below is Mathias (2weeks) and his cousin, Moses (3 1/2 months).
The boys still love their brother...and even got to hold him! And just below is Mathias (2weeks) and his cousin, Moses (3 1/2 months).
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Mathias Pax
Psalm 127 "Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him... Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are sons born in one's youth... blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them."
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. :)
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. :)
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