Welcome to the world, Ryen Elizabeth!
November 25, 2013 6 lbs. 8 oz. 18.5 inches
"Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning, new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand has provided,
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me."
This post has been a long time coming...9 months to be exact! It is with GREAT joy and honor that I introduce our own baby girl! She is such a welcome addition to our little family, and I was giddy to take her newborn pics (even though I shouldn't have done so quite so soon after a c-section - ouch!). But I couldn't wait any longer! Ryen's arrival was planned since her big brother's arrival was so dramatic and difficult. It was much simpler this time around, and I am thankful for that. Her presence in our life is extra special since we weren't sure if we'd be able to have more kids after it taking quite a while to have big bro Samson. We feel so blessed that the Lord has entrusted us to be her parents!
We both really loved the name Ryen for a little girl, but weren't sure how we'd spell it. After mulling over a lot of different options, we settled on "Ryen", which means, "descendant of the King". Her middle name, Elizabeth, is my middle name, as well as my mom and grandma's middle name. We have many hopes and dreams for our little angel, but the most important one for us is that she would know and truly feel the immeasurable love and comfort of her Heavenly Father and walk with Him all the days of her life.
We are so in love!
