As the name of my blog indicates, I spend a lot of time thinking about home. Of course, my Heavenly Home is the one that is eternal, so that’s where I need to lay up my treasures, and that’s the one I’m striving for. But in the meantime, I have been given this tiny piece of the here-and-now—this home on the edge of town, this family, this neighborhood—in which to serve Him. And, though this is in the earthly realm, I want the things that happen here to be investments in the Heavenly realm.




Thursday, April 1, 2021

Welcome, Joanna!!

 
Our hearts have grown again. 

Our son Ryan with his beautiful daughter
~ photo by Sarah ~


Little Joanna Pearl has safely arrived! Praise the Lord! 


She was born this past Sunday, March 28, weighing in at 10 pounds, 1.5 ounces, and measuring 22 1/4 inchs long.

But even a big newborn is a tiny girl.

~photo by Bekah ~


Her siblings were eager to meet her . . .

. . . and cuddle her!





And, of course, her grandparents and aunt were eager for their turn.




Yesterday, some of her cousins were able to meet her too.



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The sweet mama with her mini-me. 
~ photo by Ryan ~


Joanna is a precious gift from God!
May we be faithful to point her to the way of eternal life.



18 comments:

  1. Oh the sweetness! She definitely will have lots of attention! Congratulations to you all. God bless her and keep her...

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    1. Thank you, Ellen! She will not lack for attention . . . there is plenty of that to go around!

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  2. She is beautiful! Congratulations to all!!

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  3. It's lovely to see these darling photos of your newest grandbaby, Cheryl. Each photo shows love and adoration for new life. Congratulations to all of you on the safe arrival of a beautiful baby girl!

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    1. Thank you, Martha Ellen! She is much-loved!

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  4. Warm congratulations all around. Beautiful Joanna has been born into a large and loving family. So many attentive siblings and cousins not to mention parents and grandparents and I am certain that all will point her in the right direction.

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    1. That is our prayer! Thank you so much, Vee, for your kind words!

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  5. Oh how cute she is. She looks exactly like her siblings. I'm sure you're relieved she's here and everyone is well. Congratulations to Ryan and Sarah.

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    1. The family resemblance is strong! We're all relieved that she is here safely . . . although none so much as her mama! Thank you for your kind words!

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  6. She is perfect! What a sweet little face. The adoration shines in every picture. Congratulations to all.

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    1. Thanks so much, Rosella! We are all smitten!

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  7. She is just precious and beautiful ❤️ Thank you for sharing these sweet photos.

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    1. Thank you so much, Rhonda! It was my pleasure to share them!

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  8. I haven't been for a while, but what a post to come back to. What a lovely, lovely baby. Adorable! And what rosebud lips. No wonder you are all smitten with her, Cheryl. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pictures with us. Wishing you a beautiful week ahead, Brenda xo

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    1. Oh yes, I love the rosebud lips too! Joanna is a wonderful blessing! So happy that you stopped by in time to meet her. I have been rather absent from Blogland myself, busy with all kinds of good things. There are different seasons for different priorities, as you know yourself.

      Wishing a beautiful week to you too! I'll stop by soon!

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