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Saturday, January 9, 2016

It's a Girl



Haven Faith was born at 11:24 just before midnight on Thursday evening.


She surprised me by weighing 8 lb 8oz, - my largest baby - but still tiny in her daddy's hands.


Our two-year-old adores babies and has no idea she has just been dethroned from her status as the baby of the family.


We have an eager crew of babysitters.


The boys were wishing for a brother - but a new sister won't be refused.


Thanks so much for all your prayers and encouragement to me and our family the past weeks. We feel so blessed for healthy children, a safe delivery, supportive friends and family, and God's amazing goodness.
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72 comments:

  1. Simply JeannieJanuary 9, 2016 at 1:20 PM

    Congratulations!!! Precious as can be...

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 1:33 PM

    such a beautiful family, congratulations, best wishes from Canada!!

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  3. JanJanuary 9, 2016 at 2:02 PM

    Congratulations! She's beautiful!

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  4. SarahJanuary 9, 2016 at 2:18 PM

    Congratulations!! She is beautiful!!!

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  5. ElaJanuary 9, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    Congratulations! She is a real beauty! Best wishes from Poland!

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  6. KarenJanuary 9, 2016 at 3:11 PM

    Congratulations and every blessing. Best wishes from UK

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  7. Mrs.TJanuary 9, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    Congratulations to all of you, Gina! She is beautiful. And I love her name. Very pretty and meaningful.

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  8. Grandma ZeeJanuary 9, 2016 at 4:23 PM

    Congratulations, you have such a beautiful family.

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  9. life in this 1880 farmhouseJanuary 9, 2016 at 4:58 PM

    Congratulations. She is beautiful and looks darling with her sisters shining over her. Love the fabric on your dress. Does it have nursing gaps?

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 5:01 PM

    Congratulations! Good to know that she will be
    well-loved, and also be raised in the ways of
    the Lord! God's blessing on your lovely family. - from Canada

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  11. Bethany EicherJanuary 9, 2016 at 5:01 PM

    So happy for you that she is here safe and sound! Enjoy that special sweetness...and all the adjustments :) Congratulations!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 5:06 PM

    Many blessings for Haven and your family. She's a lovely baby. Beautiful family :)

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  13. Mrs. I (Miriam Iwashige)January 9, 2016 at 5:25 PM

    Congratulations on the new baby. A town in our county is named Haven. I've never considered the possibility of it being named for a person by that name. Ditto for the town of Sterling in the next county.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 9, 2016 at 5:55 PM

    Oh, blessings to you and yours! Haven is beautiful, and so is all your family. Joy, joy.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 5:56 PM

    So grateful for safe arrival for baby and strength for mommy! Praying for you as you continue to adjust to a family of 8. :-) So exciting!!! ~Eunice

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  16. TinaJanuary 9, 2016 at 6:03 PM

    Wonderful!:) Glad everything went well and you are doing good! Blessings!

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  17. ...by CJJanuary 9, 2016 at 6:05 PM

    Congrats - praise God for your lovely family!

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  18. ElaineWJanuary 9, 2016 at 6:13 PM

    Congratulations on your new arrival. Truly a gift from above. God bless you all.

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  19. LovelyLadyJanuary 9, 2016 at 6:29 PM

    Beautiful! God's blessings on your family.

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  20. Joel and Bonnie BurkholderJanuary 9, 2016 at 6:40 PM

    I've been checking your blog... I figured you would post soon. Wow, what a blessing!! So glad to hear of Haven's safe arrival. Another playmate for our little girl. :)

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    How wonderful! Congratulations!

    Coleen

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  22. Barb WrightJanuary 9, 2016 at 7:36 PM

    How precious!! You have such a nice family! Best wishes to all of you. We had a baby shower today for my daughter who is due this month..but still no baby. I guess this grandma is getting impatient! God bless!

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  23. BettyJanuary 9, 2016 at 7:52 PM

    Congratulations! A beautiful baby girl with her beautiful family! Pretty name too.

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  24. BetsyJanuary 9, 2016 at 8:07 PM

    She is so beautiful! Congratulations to your entire family. Thank God for such a perfect little blessing.
    Betsy

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  25. marymaciJanuary 9, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    Beautiful baby! Beautiful family!
    Congratulations!
    You look fabulous!
    May God bless your lovely family!

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  26. Lori January 9, 2016 at 8:17 PM

    Congratulations! She is beautiful, I love her name.

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  27. BethanyJanuary 9, 2016 at 8:33 PM

    Congratualations! She is beautiful. What a lovely family!

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  28. CarleneJanuary 9, 2016 at 8:50 PM

    Congratulations! She is so precious. Glad you didn't have to wait very long to get her :)

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  29. AthanasiaJanuary 9, 2016 at 8:58 PM

    Beautiful, just beautiful. Congratulations on you newest, sweetest little blessing.

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  30. KathyJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    Congratulations, what a beauty!! God is so good!

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  31. LindaJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:08 PM

    Congratulations! The boys are really out numbered now.lol! She is beautiful, just like the rest of the family.

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:46 PM

    Congratulations! I love baby girls...but I am biased as that's all I've ever had is girls! :) All babies are so sweet.

    You have a beautiful family. Enjoy!

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  33. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!January 9, 2016 at 10:12 PM

    Wonderful news! Congratulations.

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 12:40 AM

    Praise God for Haven's safe, healthy arrival and for your safe, healthy condition. She's another beauty in a family of beautiful children and parents. The family portrait at the end of the post is perfect. Congratulations on your new arrival.

    Your New Year got off to a wonderful, blessed start. May you be drenched in showers of blessings all year.

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 6:27 AM

    Congratulations to you and your beautiful family.
    love to you
    from
    Sheree

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  36. RockWhispererJanuary 10, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    What a beautiful bunch of kids. You really are blessed.

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    Congratulations to the whole family on the safe arrival of your baby girl! Praying healing for you.
    Lorinda H

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 9:29 AM

    Congratulations! She's beautiful!

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  39. Jami @ An Oregon CottageJanuary 10, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    So sweet!! Very happy for you, Gina and your family :)

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  40. CherylJanuary 10, 2016 at 12:10 PM

    Congratulations, how wonderful. How happy everyone looks, you must get your pre-baby body back fast. Beautiful name and beautiful family. Cheryl

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 12:29 PM

    Congratulations to you and your family! I am very happy for you and enjoy reading your blog!

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  42. MoniqueJanuary 10, 2016 at 12:47 PM

    Congratulations ! Such a beautiful name. You are so blessed with such a lovely family.
    Have a wonderful day.

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup de Joie et d'amour avec cette jolie petite fille.
    Amitiés de la France
    Anne-Michèle LENGLART

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 5:43 PM

    Doesn't the Lord do beautiful design work!!!! Little Haven, you are so blessed to have the family God chose for you. How I pray that you will trust Christ as personal Savior at a young age and follow and serve Him all the day of your life.
    Let your mommy get some sleep, too, please.

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  45. thewarmfireplaceJanuary 10, 2016 at 5:48 PM

    Congratulations to you all, what a beautiful name she has. God bless Sue

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  46. sevenJanuary 10, 2016 at 5:54 PM

    Congratulations to you and your family! What a wonderful blessing.

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  47. BeckyJanuary 10, 2016 at 6:45 PM

    Praising the Lord with you! Congratulations and blessings to you all. :-)

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  48. Bevy @ Treasured Up and PonderedJanuary 10, 2016 at 7:04 PM

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  49. Grandma RuthJanuary 10, 2016 at 8:09 PM

    Oh what a beautiful baby!! Born into a beautiful Christ centered family!!
    Blessings galore!!

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  50. born imaginative.January 10, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    Congrats! What a lovely family you have!

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    A beautiful name, indeed!Congratulations to you all from Belgium.

    Zita

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  52. UnknownJanuary 11, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    What a beautiful baby, my best wishes for you and your family.

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  53. KathyJanuary 11, 2016 at 11:44 AM

    Congratulations!! A beautiful addition to your lovely family. So happy you are both doing well.

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  54. LisaJanuary 11, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing your joy...He is faithful and true...praying for your steadfast recovery.

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  55. HeatherJanuary 11, 2016 at 4:01 PM

    Congratulations! You have a beautiful family!

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  56. UnknownJanuary 11, 2016 at 4:56 PM

    So happy for you and you family. You have a beautiful family. God has blessed you so.

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  57. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2016 at 5:02 PM

    Oh, such a lovely blessing... Congratulations from your online family! Suz

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  58. Mrs. DougJanuary 11, 2016 at 6:21 PM

    Congratulations to you Gina. What a beautiful family.

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  59. Brandon WillmsJanuary 12, 2016 at 10:27 AM

    So Beautiful, Congratulations to all.

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  60. MargoJanuary 12, 2016 at 10:28 AM

    congratulations! Love her name and you all look so happy! Blessings as you adjust to your new little sweetie.

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  61. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2016 at 6:56 PM

    Congratulations ~ she's just beautiful ~ and a beautiful name too!

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  62. LauraJanuary 12, 2016 at 10:16 PM

    Wonderful news! Welcome, Haven!

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  63. UnknownJanuary 13, 2016 at 12:24 AM

    Congratulations... she is beautiful !!!! And born on my Birthday :)

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  64. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2016 at 5:06 AM

    Congratulations and best wishes from Germany for you, your baby and your whole family.

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  65. Monica January 13, 2016 at 5:03 PM

    Congratulations Gina and family! Another beautiful soul born to reflect God's glory.

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  66. KathrynJanuary 13, 2016 at 5:20 PM

    Congratulations Mommy, Daddy, brothers and sisters. Happy Birthday to Haven. You are a lovely family.

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  67. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    Congratulations, what wonderful news may God bless you all.
    Blessings,
    shelley p
    from over the pond

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  68. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2016 at 3:37 PM

    What a blessing your little one is, you are such a wonderful Mother and your hubs a wonderful Father, what a blessing to have such a lovely healthy and God-loving family, congratulations and God's continued love, peace and joy!

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  69. Mrs. B, a very peculiar personJanuary 16, 2016 at 12:49 PM

    Congratulations to you and your entire family, Gina.
    I just now had a moment to "catch up" on your blog - what a wonderful post to come across!. Haven Faith is beautiful.
    Blessings,
    Mrs.B

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  70. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2016 at 1:09 PM

    Hi and congratulations on your beautiful baby ♡
    God bless you and your family ! I enjoy reading your blog, it gives me peace and fills me with inspiration.
    ---- Manju from India

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  71. ReginaJanuary 21, 2016 at 7:52 PM

    Congratulations! She is so such a beautiful baby girl. I'm glad she arrived safely and you both are doing well.

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  72. JoanneJanuary 23, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    Praise the Lord!

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