Some of you remember the miscarriage my family had a year and a half ago. This month, our little boy should have been turning a year old. His first year alive with all the beautiful memories - first smile, first step, first word. We'd know his eye color, see his face convulse when we gave him his first bite of ice-cream.
But God had different plans. And they were even more beautiful.
On Friday, God blessed my family with the arrival of a tiny princess. I was able to watch her open little, dark eyes for the first time and see her head-full of silk-black hair. And through the experience, I saw the beauty of life born in a perfectly formed, newborn baby.
God had a perfect plan all along. I now have two babies - one waiting in heaven and one here in my arms.
He gave us our beautiful Breeze Rejoice - an immensely loved, peaceful girl who fills our home with joy despite her soprano cries. She's a tiny human with a wonderful story that God's writing; He knew the number of her days before she was even conceived.
Breeze's tender body reveals the truth that there's a God who loves us. How else could such a treasured individual enter the world?!
(and yes, I'm in love)
My mom is doing well and resting after the long nights with an active baby. And Breeze herself will never know what it feels like to be out of someone's arms. She's constantly in demand with 9 loving siblings. On her first day home, we actually had a holding list, so we could wait in line for our turn to cuddle her. (10th borns sure are spoiled!)
But you want pictures, yes?
above: Breeze at 6 hours old
below: first photo-shoot by her big brother
For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well...
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.
Congratulations! I'm so happy for your family! She is so small and sweet. I'm sure she's going to be one loved little girl. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, seeing as I didn't get to comment, I also wanted to say I really appreciated your recent post on friendship and loving like Jesus. Thanks for always reflecting His love and light in your posts and thoughtful comments! xx
Thank you, Jessica!! Yes, Breeze is very, very loved. =) We're so grateful for the blessing of new life!
DeleteAnd thank you also for your kind words. You have been an example of a truly Godly friend and example to me in how to display Christ to others. God is so good to bring together like-minded people who can encourage one another towards Godliness. I'm thankful for you! ♥
I’m so happy for y’all! She’s sure to get plenty of love. She’s adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah!! I agree - but then again, I am biased. =) Breeze is an incredible blessing. Thank you for all your prayers and sweet encouragement, my friend!
Deletelook at that dark hair!! so cute <33
ReplyDeleteI knowwww! I'm smitten too. ;) You ought to visit, Chloë, so you can hold her (and so I can finally meet you). =) Love you, girl!
DeleteCongratulations to you and your family, Hosanna! Your new baby sister is so adorable. :) Thanks so much for sharing the pictures. I loved seeing them. =)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed seeing the pictures, Rebekah! We are so thankful for our little miracle and the joy she brings to our house. And I'm also thankful for your prayers and encouragement as a sister-in-Christ. ♥ Keep writing for His glory, my friend!
DeleteOh, she is absolutely precious!!! Such a blessing!!! I have a feeling she's going to be spoiled by her older siblings!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julian! She is going to be absolutely spoiled - how did you know? XD
DeleteGod is so good. Keep using your writing to glorify Him, my blogging friend! And thank you for rejoicing with me in the blessings He's given. =)
Congratulations on your family's newest little blessing, Hosanna! What precious photos. So happy for your family, sweet friend. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Emily! God has truly blessed us with our little Breeze. I know you can relate with us as you have your own houseful of sweet siblings. =) Life really is a gift, and every one matters. Thank you for celebrating with us - I love you, girl!
DeleteAWWWWWWWW, SO CUTE!! Congratulations on the brand-new member of your family!!! New little siblings are precious blessings. <3 <3
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE her name! So unique!!!
DeleteThey ARE precious blessings, Lila! Life is such a miracle. Thank you for getting excited with me. ;) It reminds me of Romans 12 where it says to rejoice with those who rejoice. Friends are the best! And I'm thankful for you, sweet friend. =)
DeleteSHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!! just adorable <333 I want another little sibling so bad now!! 10th siblings are definitely spoiled! :D Our family also lost a baby, a baby girl. We were all so excited, but God had other plans. <33
ReplyDeleteThank you, Paige!! You know all about 10th borns in the family (how unique is that!). =) Babies are such a miracle.
DeleteI'm so sorry your family had to go through that pain. I remember how horrible our miscarriage was. Yet I wouldn't go back and change it now, because God had a beautiful plan in all the hurt. ♥ And to think your little Faith is in Jesus' arms! Trusting is hard but so worth it. I'm thankful that we serve a loving Father. =)
Aww. She's an absolutely beautiful baby!! What a miracle! ♥ Breeze is a lovely, unique name also! Do all your siblings have unique names?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hannah! I'm pretty fond of her myself. =) Babies certainly are a miracle from God!
DeleteYes, all my siblings have unique names. =) My parents like to find ones that aren't common but have a special meaning. And our baby sure has been a beautiful "breeze" in our life. =)
Hosanna!!!! *all the crying heart eyes*
ReplyDeleteI haven't been reading your blog long enough to know that your family had gone through this, but... oh, my heart, seeing these pictures and hearing the story now with these pictures of your beautiful rainbow through the rain <3. My Mama lost two babies last year... both early on (though we are all almost positive that little Selah was a girl... there were just so many things that pointed to that), and it was so, so, so hard. So I understand that heartache <3. Mama had a lot of testing done, and we are currently praying over our little "Baby Bear" on the way, who is doing perfectly thanks to the changes Mama has made. It's amazing to realize that this is how God planned it all along, isn't it? It makes me wonder what He has in store for this life... this little life that just so happens to be the tenth baby Mama will be able to hold in her arms.
I love her name, and her dark hair!!! She is beautiful. Congratulations, big sister!!!
Love,
Bri
OH BRI! Your beautiful story gave me tears. Or more accurately - God's beautiful story. My family is very blessed to have only gone through the storms of miscarriage once, but yes, it does hurt so badly. Oh, but how wonderful when the storm ends and the rainbow rises! Now you have a priceless treasure on his (or her?) way as well as two siblings waiting in Heaven. I wonder if Kalem and Selah know each other as they praise the name of our Savior. ♥
DeleteMy mom also made changes after her miscarriage, and God blessed us with our beautiful Breeze. =) I'm praying that your Baby Bear is able to be embraced by your arms as he grows up and lives the story God's writing for him. It reminds me of the verse that I read during our miscarriage,
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them. -Psalm 139:16
When is your baby's due date?! I'll be praying for your family, sweet friend. Thank you for celebrating with me and sharing how God touched your family. ♥
Yes, God's story! Mama has actually lost four babies, but this was the first time to lose two back-to-back, and yes, this little one is definitely our Rainbow baby!!! I am sure that these precious little ones are joyful and praising our Father together, waiting patiently for the promised reunion when the rest of us reach the throne room of the King!
DeleteThat is so wonderful <3. Mama had a couple of genetic issues that needed dealt with probably her whole life, and she has been asking for testing for 6 years, because it's made itself more obvious as time went on, but it took Haven and Selah's short lives for her to convince anyone to look into it, and she was right all along. You may or may not be on the right track as to whether Baby Bear is a boy or girl... we just had a gender reveal yesterday, and I will share that on my blog sometime soon :D!
Yes, that verse is such a comfort!!! God knows exactly what he is doing <3!
July 22nd <3! Thank you for your prayers <3!!!! And of course... your story brought sympathetic tears and joyful tears to my eyes... I couldn't think of not sharing why it touched me so much <3!
Hello Bri! It's been so long since I was last here, but now I'm excited all over again about your sweet baby on the way!
DeleteOur Breeze is already getting big (she has the fattest, cutest cheeks), and we're very much used to baby cries in the house again. =) But we know that she'll grow up fast... what a precious blessing is every day and week. ♥
And July 22nd is coming soon! I can't wait to see pictures of your Baby Bear... and hear about the gender reveal. =)
God is so good. We are truly so loved.
Congratulations on Baby Breeze! She is so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rebecca! I'm so thankful for my precious baby sister. ♥
DeleteSiblings truly are a gift from the Lord - even when they teach us the value of patience. =) Thank you for your sweet words!
Oh my goodness SO precious! How exciting! Super happy for you and your family! <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Livy! Breeze is such a miracle, as are all people created in God's image. ♥ Thank you for sharing in our joy!
DeleteAwwww, she is so precious! Congratulations to your family, Hosanna! I'm sure she will be (is) much loved! <3 And I understand the pain of miscarriage. I have 6 siblings in heaven, two of whom would have shared a birthday with me if they had lived. It is hard, but God has a beautiful plan and purpose. <3 Enjoy your new baby sister! <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah! We certainly are loving our little Breeze. =) Miscarriage is hard, and I can't imagine going through it 6 times. But yes, God has a beautiful plan and purpose. How amazing it will be when your family is united together in heaven!
DeleteThank you for rejoicing with me in the miracle of new birth! ♥