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Wednesday, December 02, 2009

All I want for Christmas is for nothing to change...

So I think my heart may explode into a million pieces at any moment. This little girl...this little family of five...this safe, warm house...this over abundance of blessings...my heart is filled to the brim with joy, love, peace and humility. Thank you, Jesus.


The newest member of our family was born on November 21 at 1:06 pm after seven minutes of pushing...will she always be this easy? My heart grew 10 times its size the day Ellison Joyce was born. Is it my age that makes me appreciate every little hair on her body, her tiny toes and her sweet grunting? Is it that she is a girl...born to be protected by her daddy and I? Is it that our family has a sense of completeness with this new bundle of joy? Whatever it is, I'll take it and I will treasure these moments of bliss forever.


6 lbs, 13 oz, 19 inches long and the sweetest little girl angel I've ever met...I wish that time could be frozen and that she wouldn't get a minute bigger. That her my finger would fit in the palm of her hand as she nurses, that her coos and grunts would be the soundtrack of my life. That her small eyes and tiny mouth would greet me every morning from here on after.


Oh, but they grow. And she is is the daughter of our Lord, lent to me for what will seem like a flash of time. I will be forever grateful to be the mother of a little girl and two precious boys. Not sure if Ellie will be the last, but I will treat each moment as if she is...treasuring, capturing and holding them close to my heart.


All four of us are head over heels in love with this little girl....










8 comments:

our little family said...

oh my. and in tears because your heart is overflowing with happiness!!! love you, mere!

Unknown said...

She is just beautiful!!!! Love her name!!

Jodee said...

Congratulations! She is absolutely adorable! I love her name too!

Garretts said...

Oh, so glad you are back! And what a way to come back?! A beautiful post to fill us all in on Ellie's birth. Love the new pics...especially the ones with the boys holding their little sis with pride!

Kim said...

Merideth, Ellie is so beautiful... I say that everytime I see a picture of her. I'm so excited for you and your family. Your post is so sweet, it brings happy tears to my eyes. They will be cherished words for Ellie to read when she's older.

Kate's Mom said...

Congratulations!What a BEAUTIFUL little angel and a beautiful family. Ellie is a perfect name for your perfect little girl :o) God bless you all!

Hilary Berman said...

Oh, Mer, she is awesome. Your post brought tears to my eyes. I love the picture of you and the boys holding her - their smiles are priceless. I can't wait to see more of beautiful Miss Ellie.
Love you,
hil

kriswalls said...

So full of joy after reading your post! Hope we all get well over here very soon so I can see her again! She is perfect in every way and a perfect fit for your family too!