Rachael Lauretta Alward was born to us on March 31, 2005 in Owen Sound on my 31st birthday. She weighed in at 8pds 8.5 ounces. Lauretta and I are delighted to have a third living being in the house with us. She is an absolute doll and does the cutest things. She has a hiccup fetish for one. Also she likes to stare at you with her big bright wide open eyes. She gives good cuddles. She is addictive. She is a true gift from God, too well put together to be an accident.
Already our lifestyle is beginning to change. Less sleep, less going out, etc, but it's all worth it.
Lauretta and I both liked the name Rachael. It means "little lamb", "innocent one", or "an ewe", and is Hebrew in origin. I liked spelling it with an "a" because I am a fan of Christian pop/rock singer Rachael Lampa (www.rachaellampa.com). You had to know I'd find a way to wiggle my love for music into this too!
Lauretta is a great mom, giving unselfishly of her time and doting over the baby time and again. She is perhaps only surpassed by her mom, Wilda. (just kidding, but she is a little baby obsessed right now!!!)
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Monday, September 20, 2004
WE'RE HAVING A BABY!
I couldn't possibly be more in shock! I am going to be a father! It still seems surreal, though Lauretta and I have known for some time now. What a blessing. When we got to hear the baby's heartbeat last week at the doctor's that really cemented things. This is for real. I am going to be a father! Wait, did i already say that???
I used to think that you had to have it all together to be a spouse and to be a parent. But you know what? All you really need is love, and i have love to give and in abundance. I can't wait to share my life with our child-share my interests and life story with this child, all the while encouraging our child to be who they want to become.
I used to think that i did not want to bring a child into the world, cuz things just get darker and darker it seems from a Christian standpoint. But i do not think this way anymore either. Our child will make a difference just by being who he or she is. I pray His light will shine through him/her.
Yes, i do feel older now. I just turned thirty in March and now this. But i wouldn't trade it for the world. A beautiful, loving wife and now this. I could not ask for more in my life. God has given me much more than i deserve and for this i am truly thankful!
I used to think that you had to have it all together to be a spouse and to be a parent. But you know what? All you really need is love, and i have love to give and in abundance. I can't wait to share my life with our child-share my interests and life story with this child, all the while encouraging our child to be who they want to become.
I used to think that i did not want to bring a child into the world, cuz things just get darker and darker it seems from a Christian standpoint. But i do not think this way anymore either. Our child will make a difference just by being who he or she is. I pray His light will shine through him/her.
Yes, i do feel older now. I just turned thirty in March and now this. But i wouldn't trade it for the world. A beautiful, loving wife and now this. I could not ask for more in my life. God has given me much more than i deserve and for this i am truly thankful!
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Kenny Marks
Kenny Marks was one of my favourite Christian rockers as a teenager. Musically he is comparable to Bryan Adams. He sang songs about guy/girl relationships, struggles teens face, and family issues. Through it all, he kept God central. He presented a vision of God as being interested in our lives and caring for and loving us. I found this picture recently and saw that Kenny is performing at a youth camp this month. I hope this means Kenny will be making a comeback!
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