Monday, March 24, 2008

Tovia Ann: Easter Babe

We are so thankful to report that Tovia Ann was born yesterday evening, on Resurrection Sunday, just after 7pm. She weighed in at 2lbs 2oz, but she was breathing on her own and all of her vitals were good. She's got a long road ahead of her, and she still needs much prayer. But we are so thankful for her and that she looks so healthy thus far. Please also keep mom in your prayers as she has a good deal of recovery ahead of her.

'Tovia' means God is good, and 'Ann' is after a couple of great-grandmothers, an aunt, and a great-aunt. 'Ann' also means grace, and she is.

Christ is Risen! Alleluia!

19 comments:

Krista said...

Congrats on your new beautiful baby girl! Tell Jenny I said hi and I will keep them both in my prayers.
Krista Smith (Bogdan)

Anonymous said...

We are celebrating with you over precious Tovia Ann's birth. May God's grace be with you in the days ahead, dear friends.

Deacon Frank said...

Thank God for the safe delivery! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

We rejoice with you in God's grace and kindness!! We will continue to uphold you in our prayers, especially Jenny & sweet little Tovia.
May God continue to restore Jenny and strengthen Tovia Ann.
~the Cummings & Bennett families

Christin said...

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. We will keep her in our prayers.

fosterheartsathome said...

She looks so great and strong! Just beautiful!
We're praying...
Much love
The Costner Family

SWTrigal said...

Toby and Jenny-
Congratulations! She looks really healthy for such a little thing. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
love, "great" Aunt Debi :)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations. What a fitting day to be born! We will be praying.

Nancy Wilson said...

Toby and Jenny, we are rejoicing with you! You will be much in our prayers and thoughts. May the Lord prosper little Tovia, body and soul.

Anonymous said...

Praying for you all! She looks SO precious! The name is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Thanks be to God!!! We are so happy for the birth of Tovia Ann, God truely answers prayers.. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
In Christ Jim, Kim, Brice & Brock Foote

Kate Sumpter said...

We are very excited for you, Toby and Jenny! We give praise for God's blessing on you all and we pray for continued strength and growth.
Love,
Uncle Jesse and Aunt Kate

Rebekah said...

Wow...tears of joy over your baby's birth! May God bless you all and grant health and safety to Tovia and Jenny.

Anonymous said...

Dear Toby and Jenny, Greetings from Indiana. Karla sent us your blog sight so we could see God's Little Miracle. She is really beautiful. Our prayers continue for your family. Kerry and Vickie Hults (Karla's)Parents

Rayia said...

Toby and Jenny and family, congratulations from the Jonathan Soderberg family! Sometimes the smallest blessings are the most wonderful. May God bless you all and we will be praying for Jenny's speedy recovery and for Tovia to grow strong and healthy.

-Us

KGoth said...

Beautiful. Life is simply amazing. Thanks for sharing! Will be praying for the Sumpter family growth during all these BIG changes.

Josh Anderson said...

Congrats, Toby. Praise God for this blessing.

Josh from St. Louis

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your new little girl! We are glad to hear that all is well with Mommy and the little one!

Cousin Erin and Baby Christopher

Anonymous said...

Happy Easter Birthday Tovia -- what a *beautiful* name! I'll be praying for strength, wisdom, and joy for you all!

Take Care,
Karis :)