A prayer of Thanks

[redgolum]

Thanks everyone for all the prayers! My daughter was born this morning at 3 AM, after some very short labor. My Brides water broke at 12:45 AM, and we got to the hosital 45 minutes before little Faith Esther was born into the world.

Good news is, she has her mothers nose. Bad news is she has my eyes, hair, and head. Faith and my Bride are resting very comfortably. So much so they sent me home to get the house ready, and sneak a little sleep in a place where my snores won't wake up the other babies.

Thanks so much for your prayers guys. Faith was only born a week early, as opposed to almost two months early like we were afraid up in December. If all happens as we hope, she will be baptized on Easter Sunday or the first Sunday after.

[redgolum]

And now I need to finish up a few things before a quick nap!

[stylecouncilor]

How wonderful, congratulations! Thanks for some good news today.

[jennyjenny]

Congratulations and welcome baby Faith! Yes, enjoy the last nap you’re going to have for the next few years, lol!

[pabianice]

Congratulations!

[Kimmers]

Good news on day when we could use happy news !!!!!

Gods Blessings for all !!!!!!!

[AuntB]

Good news?? Wonderful!! It’s a good day. Congratulations!

[Inclines to the Right]

Congratulations! So happy all went well with the delivery and that she showed up near term!

Prayers for the next 18+ years and beyond! :)

[flaglady47]

Congrats to you, your wife, and your family. Another future Freeper shows up in the world. Teach her well, and especially how to use the computer.

[Cindy]

GREAT NEWS!

Congratulations and may God continue to bless you all as you travel down the road of life.

[Kolokotronis]

Sovereign Master and Lord our God, Who was born of our all‑pure Lady Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary, Who as a Babe was laid in a manger, and as a Child was held up to be seen, do You Yourself have mercy on this Your servant who this day has borne this child, and be gracious unto her voluntary and involuntary offenses, protecting her from every diabolical cruelty; preserve the child she has borne from every bane, from every harm, from every hostile rage, from evil spirits of the day and night; keep this woman safe under Your mighty hand. Grant to her a speedy recovery. Cleanse her of every sin; bring healing from suffering, and vouchsafe unto her health, and strength of both soul and body; and with bright, shining Angels enfold and cherish her, guarding her round about against every attack of invisible spirits and, Lord, from sickness and infirmity, from jealousy and envy, and from the evil eye. Have mercy on her and the newborn child according to the greatness of Your mercy. Forgive her all voluntary and involuntary sin; remove from her any travail befalling her, and through Your speedy mercy lead her to recovery in her bodily affliction; and of the infant Faith Esther who has been born of her do You account worthy to worship in the earthly Temple which You have prepared for the glorification of Your Holy Name. For to You are due all glory, honor, and adoration, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy. O Lord our God, Who was well pleased to come down from the Heavens, and to be born of the holy Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary for the salvation of us sinners, Who knows the frailty of human nature: according to the multitude of Your compassions forgive the sins of Your servant who this day has borne a child, for You have said, O Lord, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and have dominion over it." Therefore, we, Your servants, beseech You, and trusting in Your ever patient and manbefriending love, with fear invoke the holy Name of Your Kingdom; look down from Heaven and behold the feebleness of us who are condemned, and be gracious to Your Servant and to all the house in which the child has been born, and to them that have touched her and to all here present, granting forgiveness as our Good and Loving God; for You alone have the power to forgive sins, through the intercessions of the holy Theotokos, and of all Your Saints. Amen.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Congrats.

[Trillian]

That’s wonderful news.. congratulations!

[July4]

Congratulations, and what a beautiful, wonderful name. God's blessings on parents and child — all the days of your lives.

[no more apples]

Congratulations to you and your Bride!

[maryz]

Congratulations! And I’m sure she’s beautiful!~

[EDINVA]

Congratulations, and what a beautiful name !!!

[TASMANIANRED]

Congratulations,

Blessings on your family.

[Irish Eyes]

Congratulations ! May God bless all of you.

[MarkBsnr]

***Thanks everyone for all the prayers! My daughter was born this morning at 3 AM, after some very short labor. My Brides water broke at 12:45 AM, and we got to the hosital 45 minutes before little Faith Esther was born into the world. ***

May God bless you, Faith Ester
And all His angels watch over you
And keep you safe in His hands.

[Tax-chick]

Congratulations! We’re so pleased for the whole family!