Eli Michael Wood
born October 11, 2008
at 12:15 am
to Michael & Karen Wood

Though he was a month early, we were so excited to finally meet our long-awaited newest nephew. He was in the NICU for a few days, but is home and slowly growing. We thank God for keeping Karen & Eli during the delivery. Rachel & I drove out to Toronto (at a more decent hour) to visit. We weren't able to hold him as he was on monitors, but we were allowed to go in and take some pictures.
Mike & I are in the NICU with Eli 12 hours after he was born.


The next Saturday, Ryan & Rachel and I along with Tristan & Hannah went to visit the new family member. Tristan was holding him like an old pro - even patting his bum when he fussed... Hannah - well, she's just over a year herself but she did give kisses.

We are all so thankful for God's grace in preserving this little boy and giving Mike & Karen the opportunity to raise him to be a man who loves and serves the Lord.

Comments

Lucy van Eyk said…
So sweet! Congratulations!
Are you sure you will be able to take time away from your niece and nephews to visit us in February?
Thursday, October 30, 2008 6:15:00 pm
Jennifer said…
Absolutely! I can't wait to come and see you all again!
Friday, October 31, 2008 1:51:00 pm
Sharon said…
Wow, what a cutie! Praise the Lord -- what a wonderful blessing & answer to prayer for Mike & Karen! Congratulate them for me! They don't have a blog, do they, by any chance? :)
Thursday, November 20, 2008 10:12:00 pm
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