Tuesday, April 01, 2008

She's Here!


We're excited to praise God and share with you the good news: Sara Grace Wirt arrived last evening (Monday, 3/31) at 10:25p. Our beautiful, healthy baby girl weighed in at 7.6lbs and was 20.5 inches long. Trish did great through the challenges of labor and delivery and is recovering well. Please continue to pray for her as she deals with the pain of recovery.

We have enjoyed some of those post-birth moments when Sara is awake, alert, and locked in on Mom and Dad's eyes. What a precious time of getting to know this new little life and blessing God has given us.

Grandma and Grandpa Botdorf, who are watching the boys for us most of this week (THANKS Mom and Dad!), came by today with Sara's big brothers. Seth and Silas were fascinated and very gentle. Trish and I are excited (and a bit anxious- if we're honest) about how we're going to put it all together at home with this new blessing. But, we're committed to enjoying the moments, celebrating God's blessings, taking one day at a time, and looking for strength in the Lord.

Praise God! Thank you so much for praying for Trish and Sara during this process. Please keep praying...
  • For Trish's recovery
  • For God's wisdom to us as new parents and as we lead our family through adjustments
  • For God to be glorified in our interactions with hospital staff and as we celebrate Sara's arrival with the network of contacts we've developed in our community over the last year.

11 comments:

Jeanelle said...

Greetings from Hurst, Texas.
Children are such a blessing! Praise God for little Sara. Glad to hear mom and baby are doing well. Take care.

Lorimer and Jeanelle Arendse

Anonymous said...

Wow--She is gorgeous---congrats to you both! Hang in there---and know we are thinking and praying for your precious family. Call me if you need a stress-break!!

Love you!
Jen (and the rest of the Davidson family!)

Anonymous said...

She is so beautiful!! Gosh Trish, you look great for just having a baby and it is nice to see you holding a baby in PINK!!

Love, The Svendsens

Cindy said...

Sara is adorable! So happy everything went well. God sure has a sense of humor...birthing a church and a new baby all at once. We rejoice with you.

Jeff and Cindy

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to you both! I am so glad that everything went well. Sara is beautiful. Take care and try to rest when you can. Love, Jennifer DuPan

Anonymous said...

We are so happy for your precious
gift from God. You look fantastic
Trish and Andy, when you need advise
in the upcoming years on girls, perhaps Rick can help.
We love you guys! God's Blessings
to all of you. The Levi Family

Anonymous said...

Congrats on baby Sara! You are all in our prayers. She is so cute. God bless you!!! Hopefully we can make it down there for a visit soon.

Dave and Heidi and Fam :)

Colbert Family said...

Congratulations Wirt family! She is beautiful!! We are so happy to hear that everything went well. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you get to know little Sara and adjust to three little ones :)

Love, The Colbert Family

Anonymous said...

Andy and Trish.
HOW WONDERFUL to know this little one is here. I can't wait to see how she fits into the family. Much love to you both.
Deb

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! What a precious gift from God - you are blessed.
Enjoy your children - they grow up too fast - like the song says, "let them sleep in the middle."
Love & prayers, Loree (Heidi's mom)

Anonymous said...

Andy and Trish--
Your Sara is adorable! We are so glad she is here safely and healthy. Congratulations! We are looking forward to seeing her in person and getting to know this beautiful addition to the Wirt family. We love you all!
Love,
Amy, Dennis, Susie, Mookie, Zack, Beka and Sarah Dutton