Welcoming Joshua

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It has been a full week now since we welcomed Joshua Ryan into our arms and into our hearts. It probably speaks to his longer labor and final entrance with gusto that this post has been on hold during these early days.

One of the most exciting moments for me is when the older children meet their long-awaited baby sibling. These boys are thrilled with the fact that baby is now known to be baby boy. Annie is in full little mothering mode while Ruthie continues to tag along, interjecting her joy and chaos with flare. Daddy and the community have been caring for all of us while Mama is soaking in all of the Joshua snuggles that are a side benefit to what may be a longer recovery time.

He is a gift, this sweet little bundle, and we thank the Lord for allowing us to love and care for him. It is a miracle and a blessing, every single time.

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  3. Congratulations!! How exciting!! God’s blessings as you adjust to another precious little one.

  6. Well well well what a gorgeous little boy..Congratulations from us at Flowertot House..you enjoy all those snuggles and take your time recovering.
    sara

  9. Congrats on little Joshua. Was wondering when this little one was coming. Enjoy that snuggle time. And how wonderful to see and hear about the good helpers you have.

  11. How exciting! I”m so happy for you and your family. Congratulations!
    I’m hoping and I’ll pray that your recovery will surprise you with how quickly it comes.
    Blessings!

  12. Congratulations to you and your family. Thank you for sharing and God Bless all of you!!

  13. Congratulations! As the picture of Joshua came up my first response is that he looks so much like the others! What a beautiful little guy. I am praying for a recovery full of peace and joy.

  14. Welcome, little Joshua. You are so cute, just like your brothers and sisters. God bless you and your family in your daily lives.

  15. Congratulations on your sweet new love. Those entrances with “gusto” can be tricky. Please take gentle care of yourself, rest, and give your body the time it needs to heal. You are worth it.

  19. What a wonderful blessing for you all! It is apparent that you are raising some very special children.

  21. Congratulations to your whole family!
    I just wanted to encourage you, in case you may need it, that my sixth labour and delivery was really long and hard, which came as a shock after my fifth was like a dream! It does not reflect, however, on how your next one will go, either, as seen by a couple of my sisters in Christ who’ve experienced a tough middle child labour, but went on to have easier births with subsequent babies.
    We seem to be done at six, but that has more to do with my age, and the Lord’s timing, more than anything else, not because we were finished our childbearing either emotionally or in principle. We’re grateful for our six, and if it’s His will, I pray a blessing on your next baby to come quickly and delightfully. Blessings as you settle in to your new normal!

  22. Congratulations to you and Stewart on your precious new little one! All of your children are so lovely and sweet. And thank you for sharing your country life in this lovely blog!

  23. I found your site today while researching bottling tips for kombucha. I fell in love with you, your family, your posts and your lifestyle. Thank you for sharing it all with us online here. How lovely to enjoy your experiences with you. I pray you and yours continue to be blessed with love, creativity, great health, playfulness and abundance. Amen.

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