When I found out I was due with Baby 4 around Holy Week, I’ll admit that my first reaction was akin to, “Well. Lent is going to REALLY SUCK this year, isn’t it?”
A kind and holy man in my life pointed out that I was really going to get “all the graces!” of Lent this year, and, admittedly, my reaction to that was to be glad that I couldn’t punch him (it was a phone conversation).
So I was not expecting the “blessing” of my pregnancy to end up quite like it did in the wee hours of today.
Welcome, Jacob Anthony!
March 6
3:32 AM
6 pounds, 9 ounces
19″
All the graces of Lent, indeed!
The other three highly approve, and, Captain Awesome has dubbed him “Superhero” for short.
As for me, I’m amazed at how much fun it is to watch the older three with him. I’m quite sure there’s no shortage of writing material. The story of yesterday and the circumstances leading up to Jacob’s grand entry are…well, I can’t help but see God at work in the people and the events that unfolded.
And it must be no accident that today was the end of a novena I had been praying to St. Joseph.
There’s plenty more to share. But I think, for now, I’ll enjoy the small weight in my arms, the quiet spa-like sound of this hospital room, and the fact that I have books to read and naps to take before I head home.
Thanks for your ongoing prayers and support!
You will have to give that tiny superhero many smooches on my behalf! Congratulations on your newest blessing!
Congratulations and prayers for a lifetime of happiness!!!
Congratulations to a working mother who manages to work God into every moment!
Congratulations Sarah and family. God bless you all as you receive this new gift from God! A future priest!?!
Congrats, Sarah! Do share more. Sarah’s birth is an amazing spiritual story, and it sounds like you have your own to tell. 😉 Looking forward to reading about it. Jacob is precious, and he has a grand name.
Congrats, Sarah! Welcome, Jacob! Blessings to all of you.
Welcome little Jacob! We wish you, your mom and all your family many blessings!
Congratulations
Yay Sarah! New babies are ” a little bit of Christmas everyday!” Peace and joy to all of you
Congratulations! Many, many blessings to new baby Jacob and all the crew! What a wonderful miracle!
Congratulations on the arrival of your little superhero! Blessings to your family.
Beautiful!! So happy for you and your family!
He is so beautiful, a precious gift! Many blessings to you and your family!
Sarah, he is beautiful!! Congrats to you and your family. I love his name! Welcome to the world mancub superhero.
He is beautiful! Congratulations!!!!