My hands and my heart have been so full these last two weeks as we’ve been adjusting to life as a family of five!
We welcomed our third child, Gilana Brielle, on September 20th. Gilana means “joy” and Brielle (a diminutive of Gabrielle) means “strength of God” or “heroine of God.” She weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 19 in. long.
Her older sisters, Amaris and Nitara, are absolutely enamored with her! They want to hold her all of the time and they are quick to help mommy by choosing clothes for Gilana, singing to her when she cries, and patting her back to help her burp after she nurses.
Though we had hoped for a calm, uncomplicated delivery, Gilana’s birth ended up being complicated by a number of very serious factors. I may share and reflect upon these here on the blog at some point. In the meanwhile, we’re so grateful for the glimpses of God’s grace that we saw amidst the complications and for the fact that both Gilana and I are healthy today. Praise the Lord for His peace and protection!
Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl! PTL you are all doing so well!!
Thanks, Carol! We are doing wonderfully now and are so grateful.
She is absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations!
Thank you, Helen!
Welcome to your new world Gilana we are very happy you are a part of. May god bless you , your mother & family for this beautiful gift. Congrats Mamma so sorry you had such a difficult time but praise the Lord it is over and everyone is fine:)
Thanks, Janice! Indeed, she is a gift. We’re so blessed to have her.