Gerhard Gustav Paul Discher II
-- named after his Opa Discher --
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A new life to train for Christ.
Born July 17, 2009
10:59 pm
8 pounds, 10 ounces
19 3/4 inches
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AT THE BIRTH CENTER
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Waiting for something to happen
Emma feeding "Baby Paul"
I always love looking at all the baby pictures!
Grace finally having some supper
Peter figured he may as well grab some sleep.
Emma practicing, diaper in hand!
(Note the position of the poor baby!)
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THE SUPPORT TEAMS ARRIVE
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"We're, like, SOOO excited! He's, like, coming out tonight!"
Peek a boo!
Willie kept wanting to see "Aunt Beff's Baby!"
Constantly battling the enemy of his family, he reads the Word and prays for the mother and child.
Daddy is always there.
Mama calls him her "Rock"
Whispering encouragement, singing hymns and spiritual songs, and quoting scripture.
Grandmama of grandbaby #23 reads the word and cheers Mama on
A sweet, supportive sister.
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A NEW EXPERIENCE
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Tears of joy and relief!
Markie had seen Emma's birth, but this was Rose's first.
Emma's first glance at "Pauw"
She is so happy to have a little brother! Last night she demanded that we "Put him down. We're going to play!"
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD!
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Welcome, Little One!
Baby Paul was born completely "in his sac". Mama's water never broke! A very rare occurance!
Peter cuts the cord.
After each and every of the 17 Frodge Baby births in that room, Gdaddy has led us in the Doxology and a prayer of thanksgiving and praise.
Needless to say - at this point the little celebrity wasn't very happy!
Sarah (the fortunate gal!!!) got to dress him. It was very sweet, and Emma insisted on "helping".
She was just so overwhelmed!
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AND HE FELT LIKE A YO-YO....
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Mama and Daddy with their new son
Peter was, of course, the first of us kids to hold him!
The Slave Section.
Prince #2 has arrived, and Prince #1 will have to share his slaves.
(As I'm typing this, I hear Peter say to Grace in a jovial, joking manner however serious he truly is, "What kind of service is that???")
"Can we hold him???"
Gmama and Gdaddy hold their newest and cutest grandson.
(Sorry RG - you just lost the title. :-P)
Mama, Aunt Molly, and Will with Gerhard Gustav Paul II
Next, Grace got to hold the little bundle
Then Sarah adored the squirming, grunting precious mass of humanity
And finally I get to cuddle him.
(Somehow, despite the fact that I'm the oldest, I was the last of us older 4 who got to hold him!?!?!?!)
Emma kissing him (again!)
Markie, a sweet little mother-in-the-making.
She knows how to whisper to the little fellow!
Rose, absolutely delighted!
Emma holding him for the first time, with Big Brother's help.
Happy, Happy, Happy!
Love and awe wrapped into one adoring look.
Paul, let it be known - our family loves to laugh!!!
Papa and his long-awaited son.
After waiting for 16 years, they finally meet!
Paul getting his first lullabies and hymns.
Think he'll be spoiled???
Sweet Mama and her lil' darlin' - 4 hours old.
Home at last
14 comments:
Awww!!!!!!! He's so cute!!! I know you all love him to pieces. :) Kitty, I know exactly how you feel! I, the oldest, was the last of the 6 of us to hold my baby brother too! Praise the Lord everything went well and Mom and baby Paul are doing well. Aren't babies such a blessing? When I look at our little Samuel, see him smile at me... How on earth could anyone dare to even think of that little, blessed life is insignificant?
God is so good, isn't he?!? How I wish I had been able to see Samuel born...I went with them for the purpose, but my mom ended up having to have a c-section. (Praise the Lord they have that technology, he probably wouldn't have made it without it.) I still cried when I saw him, though. :)
God bless little Paul and your whole family. I know you're just thrilled!!!!!! :)
Esther
Oh, Kitty! I have the same tears as I did last night! Sweet, sweet pictures. Granddaddy and I thoroughly enjoyed reliving the blessing.
Thank You, Lord, for Your gracious mercy and goodness to our family!
Love,
Grandmother,
who now knows to leave
the "t" off Gerhard's name,
thanks to Uncle Hans!
Praise the Lord!!
I can hardly wait to meet him!!
Thanks so much for posting about your new precious little bundle of joy! :) :) :)
Love,
Mandy
Such beautiful pictures! We were praying for the safe delivery of sweet baby Paul and for Beth's strength and protection as well.
The Lord has indeed answered our prayers yet again with such a wonderful addition to our family.
Much love,
Aunt (for the 14th time) Katie
Congratulations!
How sweet to see what a blessing his birth is to your whole family. Enjoy these sweet moments and post more photos soon!
The Case Family
"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward." ~Psalm 127:3
What wonderful news and such a beautiful post. Congratulations!
Blessings,
Susan
Congratulations and Glory to God the Father for Momma and baby!! We are so, so excited for you and I just love all the pics. Seeing Peter cut the cord, Emma and Baby, well, they all made me cry. I cry at all births because each one is a revival to me, seeing God's hand so mightily!!
We Love y'all bunches,
Mrs. P
Congratulations! We can't wait to meet that precious baby! He is so cute! We hope Momma Beth is recovering well. Keep us updated with pics. Love ya'll and bless you all and the new baby!
Love,
Jason and Ashley
Congratulations Discher family on the birth of baby Paul. We cannot wait to meet him in person! We were definately praying for strength through the delivery and are very thankful to the Lord for his mercy and grace during that time.
Love in Christ,
The Whiddons
You are so blessed! Children in the latter years are a special blessing and comfort, that God has still chosen to bless the family with one more eternal soul!
Paul was born on our Grandpa's birthday - so we won't forget!
Thank you for sharing the pictures! How amazing to see a happy extended family rejoicing together.
What an exciting time for everyone. We're so happy for everyone and glad that the castor oil worked since you actually went ahead and took the dreaded stuff.
The pictures were fun to look at too.
God bless your whole family,
Elisabeth
Thank you so much to everyone for your precious encouragement, prayers, and Congratulations!
God is so good!
Love,
Beth
Oh, what a beautiful post and so many wonderful pictures!
I am so glad I was able to there and share in the experience of Baby Paul's birth.
I am praising the Lord that everything went so well. What an answer to our prayers.
He is absolutely precious and we love him so much already!
Sorry it took me so long to post, but my computer has been down for quite some time.
Love you all!
Molly
Congratulations!!
What a wonderful blessing and what a great name. Another arrow for the quiver of the Discher Family.
May the Lord use him mightily.
The Powers Family
Psalm 139:14
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