We had all of 30 minutes to spare between when we arrived in the rain at the birth center and when Matilda Grace waltzed into the world of light and sound and made her first little cry. Her 21 inches seem tiny and her 7 pounds 14 oz weigh nothing as she lays on my chest, so totally vulnerable and trusting. She is decisive, making her appearance only two hours after the first indication that she might be interested in being born. But God chose to answer countless of y’all’s prayers with a safe, healthy, uneventful, natural delivery at 0516 Sunday morning.
Grandma has thoroughly enjoyed holding her newest grandchild. Zoe is amazing gentle and loving, sharing her toys and carefully kissing Matti’s head. Chili, too, welcomed Matti with tender sniffs and wags.
Matilda “Matti” Grace is named after Donna’s grandmother, treasured for her love of her family. (For more about Grandma, see the next blog post, A tale of two Grandmas.) “Grace” reminds us of God’s free gift to us – in this case, His free gift of love. And again we are amazed at the love He has freely lavished on the two of us…we sure don’t deserve two amazingly beautiful little girls!
Thank you again to all who were praying. And thank You to the God who answers!
Here are the pictures of Matti’s early days. And here are more pictures of our summer.

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