Greetings.
One year ago, in the most unbelievable circumstances, Elsa Joy and Jonas Bjorn were born. Countless miracles, blessings, gifted doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, prayers, and supportive hugs later, our children have arrived at their first birthdays!
During our journey we read a bible verse that struck a chord with our family and our journey. It is with great joy and celebration that we share it:
Song of Solomon 2:10-12
For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.
Our family fell in love with this verse and celebrate and listen deeply to the voice of the turtle!
We are humbled by the gifts of Elsa and Jonas. In keeping with the tradition of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12th), we give thanks for our "milagros minusculos" (tiny miracles).
God Bless,
ELSA and JONAS and Mari and Dan
December 12th--A day of giving thanks for our Lord's gift of miracles. Joy of Joys! Thanks be to our Lord and Savior. Happy Birthday, Jonas and Elsa. What a wonderful year! We have lived the adventures and miracles---365 days of life, through your words and stories and photos and videos. We all wish you happiness and continued medical successes. You have lived the hope. We continue to pray and hold you dear and close to our hearts. Blessings and acolades and Merry Christmas--one and all
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Happy B'Day Elsa and Jonas! Thank you Dan and Mari for this blog that let us be part of the journey. I am so happy for all of you. Many more of God's blessing coming your way. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Little Ones! We think of you often, and pray for you daily!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy for you guys--Happy First Birthday Elsa and Jonas--What a blessing that God has restored their health and grown them day by day. Much love to your family. Mulders
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! Elsa's middle name sums it up best- so much joy to ruminate in. Lots o love!!
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Happy Birthday to Jonas and Elsa....wow!! a whole year...we are all blessed with how you came into the world and how you have done so well. Its been a year and we continue to marvel at your great progress!!! Happy Birthday to you both and blessings to your wonderful mom and dad!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Auntie Jane, Uncle Ralph
What a beautiful, wonderful, and blessed family! I love the videos! Have the most wonderful first Christmas together! :)
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