Friday, February 11, 2011

Oh Happy Day!

Tonight I am most thankful.
It has been an incredible day.
I can hardly write the words
without tears falling.
Our beautiful baby
has finally arrived.

Ollie Faith
was born at 8:23 p.m.
She weighed in at 7Lbs. 10oz.
She has wild brown hair and
one perfect extra chromosome.

Tomorrow morning
they do the echo to see 
how her heart is formed.
She nursed like a champ.
She had great APGAR scores.
She is amazing.
She is fabulous.
I am crazy for her.
I know she is absolutely
the baby that was meant for us.
When I saw her face
my heart leapt with joy.
I am not the only one in the family 
who is nuts about her.
Aubrie is head over heels.

Everett is wild for her.


She was worth the wait.
I thought the day 
would never get here.
We all wept with relief when
we got the word
She HAS arrived!
Praise the Lord.
He has sent us 
a most special gift.
We wouldn't trade her 
for the world.
I cannot imagine
the blessings 
she will bring to us.
Already, she has captured
the hearts of many.
Ollie has encouraged faith.
She has led to 
strengthened prayer lives.
She has helped others 
to hope in their Lord.
We have learned that
God gives us peace
when we cry out to him.
He has a plan for this baby girl's life.
I for one, can't wait to see it unfold.
Thank you for joining me on this 
most exciting ride.
I am confident in saying
the best is yet to come.

This scripture came to my mind 
about how I feel...
rooted and built up in him,
strengthened in the faith as you were taught,
and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:7

God bless you my friends!

Here is a link to Annie's blog with much less blurry pictures. 


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23 Comments:

At February 11, 2011 at 1:10 AM , Blogger elise said...

what a blessing baby Ollie has already been to her family and those reading her story!! So thankful she is here safely and that she's doing so well!
What a beautiful post about your beautiful granddaughter:O)

 
At February 11, 2011 at 2:47 AM , Blogger Rebecca said...

I missed the announcement last night, but hurried to my laptop this morning hoping to see Miss Ollie. Congratulations to all!

Indeed, I have been strengthened in my faith and prayer life through this long-distant experience.

Your beautiful expressions of joy and thanksgiving bring much honor to Jesus, as I know the life of this child & her family will do in the future!

May His Name be lifted high forEVER!

 
At February 11, 2011 at 4:09 AM , Blogger Jen said...

Happy tears are a-flowing in PA for your extra-special arrival. She is precious! Cogratulations.

Jen

http://lovingpeanut.blogspot.com

 
At February 11, 2011 at 4:22 AM , Blogger C.A. said...

I was in prayer all day yesterday for Ollie Faith and the entire family and shared that with my co-workers, who joined in. I know that at least three times before the end of the day someone asked me "Any news?". :) Thank you, Dear God for beautiful, tiny, glorious Ollie Faith. Bless her with your love and health and happiness. We are forever grateful.

 
At February 11, 2011 at 4:42 AM , Blogger Leigh Ann said...

Thankful for answered prayer and beautiful Ollie Faith! Congratulations Grandma! So thankful she is doing well! Continued prayers...

 
At February 11, 2011 at 5:22 AM , Blogger Leslie @ Farm Fresh Fun said...

She is just BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations and thank you for sharing God's greatness. You and Ollie are both an inspiration.
xoxoxo
Leslie

 
At February 11, 2011 at 5:28 AM , Blogger Amy Flege said...

she is gorgeous and has been blessed to be born in to the perfect family!!!

 
At February 11, 2011 at 5:54 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

SHE IS SOOO BEAUTIFUL. PRAISE OUR LORD! HE HAS STRENGTHENED MANY THROUGH OLLIE ALREADY!

XO
LEANN

 
At February 11, 2011 at 6:06 AM , Blogger just_me_tiff said...

Gosh I can't stop crying when I read these updates about her, and got the texts last night from Maggie. She is so beautiful, and I'm so happy she's hear, your family is blessed.

 
At February 11, 2011 at 6:13 AM , Blogger patsy said...

ollie is just beautiful and perfect...just as HE made her!! and you are so right in saying she will bring you many blessings, she will bring more than you think your heart can hold. miss ollie will show you that extra chromosome is pure magic...just as our maggie has shown us :)

 
At February 11, 2011 at 6:24 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's good to know that little Ollie arrived and is doing so well. With all the love she'll receive from her amazing family, she will continue to thrive. Congratulations to all.

 
At February 11, 2011 at 6:31 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

This family is blessed! Ollie is beautiful, thanks Janie for posting the pics! Congratulations to the entire family! God IS Great, she's a healthy little butterball!

Many blessings!
Love,
Hillary

 
At February 11, 2011 at 6:38 AM , Blogger Esther Goss said...

Oh wow! You are so right! This little girl changed lives before she ever came. Through her faith has been strengthened, prayer lives changed! What an amazing little blessing! So happy for you and your family!! Love you much!

 
At February 11, 2011 at 7:05 AM , Blogger Jamie said...

She's here! She's so beautiful!!!!! So amazing to see a little blessing after we've been praying for her for so long! Love your Team Ollie Faith shirts!!! :) Congrats to you all!!!! Thanks so much for keeping us all updated all day! Much love!

 
At February 11, 2011 at 7:17 AM , Blogger SZM said...

You are truly an inspiration, Janie!

 
At February 11, 2011 at 7:36 AM , Blogger Becca said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!! So glad everything went so well! Congratulations to the whole family. :-)

 
At February 11, 2011 at 7:58 AM , Blogger Patti said...

Congratulations!! She is perfect and beautiful!:)

 
At February 11, 2011 at 8:46 AM , Blogger Lynn said...

Janie, Congratulations on your new grandbaby Ollie Fath! Ollie Faith is so beautiful, and so very precious!! She sure is a very special little blessing!!♥♥ She has already captured so many of our hearts!

Blessings,
~Lynn

 
At February 11, 2011 at 9:37 AM , Blogger ch said...

Biggest and warmest of congratulations on your newest wonder! What amazing days you all have ahead of you.

 
At February 11, 2011 at 10:55 AM , Blogger Lisa said...

Congratulations Grandma and Grandpa, she is just beautiful!! What a wonderful family to be born into.

 
At February 11, 2011 at 12:37 PM , Blogger The Boston Lady said...

Janie I have just come from looking at the wonderful pictures posted on Annie's blog of your newest, and beautiful granddaughter, Ollie Faith. Congratulations and I know those pictures were only blurry because they were taken through your tears of joy. Just beautiful.... Ann

 
At February 11, 2011 at 1:34 PM , Blogger Bernie said...

Your new granddaughter is absolutely beautiful. May God Bless her and may she only know joy and love......:-)Hugs

 
At February 11, 2011 at 2:54 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your beautiful new granddaughter. She is one lucky girl to have such a loving family!

 

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