Introducing Moses W Rodriguez

Before I introduce our new little love, let me show you what a 9 pound 2 ounce, 20 3/4 inch long baby boy looks like undercover.  We took these pictures of Taye (and Frankie) last Friday night . . .

 as they waited ever so patiently . . .  

for their little man to arrive.

And on Sunday, his due date of 11/11/12 came .  . . and went . . . but not without contractions!  The nighttime brought hard labor for my beautiful girl (who herself weighed in at 9 pounds 2 ounces) . . .but Monday morning . . . . ohhhh Monday . . . Monday came bringing the sweetest gift!

Meet Moses.

Or "Mo" as he is known in these parts.

Proud, hard working mama.

(Who ended up having to endure surgery, 

several hours after delivery 

due to complications. 

My girl was a trooper).

 Thankful, strong daddy.

 And me, "Birdie" in my new favorite role . . .

 sweetness.

Pure sweetness.

 So this is the amazing Moses W Rodriguez.

His "W" is just that, a "W"--

that stands for Winder, 

just like the "Z" in his daddy's 

 "Francisco Z" that

 stands for his own 

mama's maiden name.

I love it.

And I love him.

Mama, daddy and baby were able to go home today.

Moses is safe and sound, 

and right where he belongs.

I want to share a word from my study Bible found in Hebrews, as the author describes The Faith of the Patriarchs, beginning with Moses . . .

"By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's command."  Hebrews 11:23

My Bible has a note for this passage that reads:

The story of Moses' faith begins with the faith of his parents.

So true. 

So very true.

Lord, As our Moses' story begins I pray that You will grow him healthy and strong.  As he flourishes under the covering of his parent's faith Lord, I pray that his heart will be continually turned toward You.  May he love You and serve You all his days.  I ask that You would grant wisdom Lord, to Taylor and Frankie, as they begin this journey of faith into parenthood-- thank you for making them a family of three.  Thank you for the miracle of life. Thank you for Moses. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Blessings from my rejoicing nest ~

Tina