welcoming hannah joy to the family

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We welcomed Hannah Joy into the family earlier this week and what a whirlwind it has been.

I am still processing that we are holding this little one in our arms already and have no words than this, a psalm I have clung to over the past couple of years:

103 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.

15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.

16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.

17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;

18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.

19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

21 Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

22 Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.

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  3. Congratulations! Your baby girl is so beautiful. I had to smile when I saw the title of this blog post, because I have a young niece named Hannah Joy as well! 🙂

  9. What a precious beauty. As a singleton who was unable to have children (but was blessed with lots of children in my life) you are my hero. I truly cannot imagine what it is would be like to have so many baby blessings in my life!! What joy and what a journey you all are on!!

  13. Wow congratulations, what a special time Shannon for you and your family. Thanks for sharing your life with us, I live an urban life in Sydney Australia but have come to your blog over the years to enjoy the moments you have to offer. Thanks for writing all your books too!

  15. Well, I completely missed the fact that you were expecting another baby! How wonderful – welcome Hannah Joy! God bless you all!

  21. Congratulations on another beautiful baby! May the newborn days be magical and kind to you as you get to know this new little one. They are such a wonderful blessing.

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