Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Welcome Home Ely!!

The prayers of so many have been answered and today we welcomed home our little baby girl.  What a wonderful day this has been.  While it was an amazing feeling to finally bring Ely home to our house for the first time, the best part of the day was watching Matthew's excitement over her arrival.  This has been a difficult week for him since he has only seen her for a few short minutes last Thursday just after her birth.  As Amy posted earlier this week, he has been trying his best tactics to convince us he was well enough to visit her in the NICU.  It was precious to see him overjoyed by her homecoming.

Ready to Leave the Hospital

Welcome Home!
As we left the hospital, Matthew was eager to help and grabbed hold of Ely's carrier to assist Amy with her precious cargo.  He watched with careful eyes as we navigated home, and when we arrived he couldn't wait to hold her.  First order of business was to unbundle her and setup a spot for big brother to snuggle with his baby sister.  It was truly a special moment...one Amy and I will remember forever.

We have always known that Matthew has a caring and sweet disposition, but the way he has looked after her this afternoon has been fun to watch.  He has wanted to be involved in everything from changing diapers to feeding her.  He will be a wonderful big brother.


We have truly been touched this week by the outpouring of support from friends and family.  Everything you have done for us has been remarkable, but we are especially grateful for the prayers that were lifted up on our behalf.  Thank you to everyone for all that you have done or are doing for us.

On our wedding bands, Amy and I have our favorite verse of scripture inscribed -- Proverbs 3:5-6.  It says "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your path."  This week, we were faced with some challenging obstacles and stressful circumstances.  Along the way, we kept reminding ourselves that the Lord was in control.  We trusted Him to guide us through this situation, and He was true to His promise.

Welcome home, little Ely Marie!!!

Love, 
Brad, Amy and Matthew
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6 comments:

  1. Chicago MillersJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    We are rejoicing and these pictures are priceless! Love the story of Matthew wanting to hold Ely! You have a precious family!

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  2. CilleJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Am almost in tears! This is so great!!

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  3. The FergusonsJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Congrats! Wish we could be there to rejoice with you!

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  4. RobinJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    So glad you guys are all home! Hope you'll keep the blog going so distant cousins can keep up.

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  5. The Warf StoriesJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    So glad!! Praying and rejoicing with you! We can't wait to meet precious Ely! Silas and Avery can't wait to show her the ropes in the nursery in a few weeks :-)

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  6. PattyJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    From Charlie & Nita Boudreaux:


    What wonderful moments to treasure in your hearts! The pictures are priceless.
    Thank you for sharing the moments in word and pictures and for giving us the
    blessing of praying for you! In His love, Nita and Charlie Boudreaux

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