Blessings

Jeremiah Piper Layden
Born December 12, 2010 @ 11:31 a.m.
7 lbs. 14 oz. 20 inches long

Last April, Pamela came home for a few days to visit, relax and see some old friends. While she was here, Pamela explained her theory how that she didn't think God planned for her to have any children. She thought He wanted her to continue ministering to the children at The Bridge and to teach them and their families and lead them to an understanding of God and His will. Less than a week after she left she and Jeremy told us (Via Skype) and the rest of the family that they were EXPECTING A BABY!

It was such a blessing to watch Pamela (who really never thought she would be a Mommy) hold Jeremiah, talk with him in the way that Mommies do, and watch her gaze upon him with love and adoration. It was cute to hear her express her amazement that this was their child, that God had made this little one who was hers, that she had really had him...

I'm thankful that God granted this child of mine the privilege of being a Mommy. I look forward to watching her love Jeremiah, see her as she guides him to a life of service to God, and will be saying prayers for Jeremy and Pamela as they raise this precious little one.