Welcome Tobias!

It has taken me a couple weeks, but I'm finally getting caught up on blogging...


Tobias Alexander was born exactly 2 weeks ago safely and smoothly - praise God! I felt such a peace and joy through the process and am confident that the countless prayers were heard and answered. The Lord's goodness and faithfulness abounds! In fact, "Tobias" means, "God is good." This is most certainly true - AMEN! We are ever-appreciative of the family and friends, church members and loved-ones who have lifted us up in prayer and provided for our needs, sent us gifts and words of encouragement, and lightened our stress during this time of transition.


The adjustment to being a family of 4 is certainly still in process. My attitude toward mothering and caring for an infant has been boosted by the experience with Lydia. Not to say that life with Tobi is a "piece of cake", but the Lord has again provided strength and wisdom, patience and perspective for each day.


Lydia loves her baby brother. At times her attempts to "help" are a bit over-zealous as she does not quite comprehend his fragility and inability to fend for himself (although I'm pretty sure he'll gain this skill quite quickly ;) Case in point: she wanted him to "read" the other day so she put a book on his head. The second day he was home the first thing she said to me in the morning was, "See baby Tobi?" Honestly, her adjustment has been one of the biggest challenges for her parents. As an almost-2-year old she is testing her boundaries and independence which leaves us frazzled and frustrated at times. Overall, she is a darling child. In fact, the other day she shocked me by singing the entire song - every word - of "Jesus loves me." I find it ironic that this development coincided with her brother coming home. I remember singing that to her through tears in her newborn days.

"The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad." Psalm 126:3