Friday 18 April 2008

How do I say this?

Robin and I are reeling right now. I don't even know where to begin telling you. And so I'm just going to plunge right in and say it:

Lindsey and Victor chose us!
We are going to be parents on the 9th of June!

We are naming her

Jesse-Lee

because Jesse means "Gift from God" or "God's Gift" and Lee because every firstborn on Robin's side of the family for the last four generations have had Lee as their second name. We are double-barrelling it so that it is more feminine.

Oh, praise God with us for His mercy and kindness and love! He has been so merciful to us. He is blessing us with a baby girl for His glory. Oh my word!!! We are going to be parents!!! Oh my word!!!


15 comments:

Katrin said...

Hallelujah! Congratulations!!! Such a pretty name. Glad it worked so well. Looking forward to a bunch of pictures! :)

Jamie said...

YIPPEE!! I am soooo excited for you! Jesse-lee is a beautiful name. Congratulations!!

Praise and Coffee said...

Oh Char!!! I am thrilled for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Big hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Strawberry_Lamb said...

I promise, I've got tears! Wow this is the best news I've had all day. God is truly good.
I'm so excited!
Yeah, yippee congrat's.

Anonymous said...

YES! I am so excited for you! Now, starts the whirlwind of getting ready! Have you bought anything yet?!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! That is such exciting news, this is only the first time I read your blog and I'm near tears just seeing how excited you are and knowing that you've been waiting so long for this moment.

Tina said...

Yay, yay, yay! Oh exciting!!
Congratulations and Praise God!!

flacamama said...

Congratulations! I am sooooo happy for you!

Anonymous said...

What's the time difference between here (Texas) and there?! You need to be posting! Updating us!
Gah. I am so excited for you and Robin. Just wait... soon, you will KNOW that you are bringing home a little girl just by looking at the lint trap of your dryer. Everything goes to pink with a little girl. Whether you like it, or not. Girls are so much fun... I'm betting you are going on a shopping spree this weekend, right?! :P

Carla said...

YAY!!!!!!!!! Doing a happy dance here for you, and getting lots of strange looks.

I'm so thrilled and excited for you both. I will be praying for you, and for Jesse-Lee's 1st Mom.

Kelly said...

I love the name. Can't wait to see her!!! You are going to be a great mom. :)

Karen Hossink said...

Char, you know I am absolutley thrilled for you. But I must admit I am a little jealous, too.
You get to have a baby AND big boozies.
That isn't fair!!!
*grin*

Rita said...

Hooray
Rita

Carlotta said...

How exciting! Can't wait to follow the story. How beautiful It is amazing how one day you are wondering and the next it happens. What a beautiul blessing. This sweet baby girl is so loved, that is the best! She is a special blessing from above, a tender mercy, a miracle. Prayers truly are answered!!!

Frenchie said...

Oh My Gosh!!!! Where have I been all weekend! I KNEW they would pick you! Congratulations!!!!!!! This is amazing! SO SO SO Happy for you!