Benjamin, Week 1

When I was growing up, a roll of 24 photographs could span a time period of 5 months. Today, 24 digital photos can document 5 minutes. We have so many photos of Benjamin that it's a little overwhelming to try to post them all. That being said, here is another batch:

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2011-03-19 - Ashley and Jon



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2011-03-22 - Flowers from Ashley and Jon!

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2011-03-24 - First bath at home!

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2011-03-24 - Flowers from Great Aunt Faith and Great Uncle Rob!



Benjamin, Day 1

April 13, 2011

Benjamin's first day, 3/18/2011.

03-18-11 - Sunrise from the hospital window

03-18-11 - These contractions aren't too bad!

03-18-11 - At the "Maternity Spa"

03-18-11 - Presenting Benjamin David Morris

03-18-11 - Proud Dad

03-18-11 - Proud Mom

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03-18-11 - Family of 3!

03-18-11 - Poppy

03-18-11 - Uncle Matt

03-18-11 - Aunt Rachel

03-18-11 - Uncle Tim

03-18-11 - Grandma

03-18-11 - Grandad

A Prayer For Benjamin

April 10, 2011

I don't typically offer very memorable prayers, let alone prayers that I want to share with others. Though sincere, they are usually fairly boring and generally the same from day to day. However, early in Beth's pregnancy with Benjamin, I prayed a prayer more akin to a poem. I started out wanting to ask that he would develop properly and be a normal healthy baby. Then I switched gears realizing that there are more important concerns than simple physical well being.

"Dear Lord,

"I ask that you would be with Benjamin. Help him to be healthy, grow strong, and develop his five senses.

"Give him eyes that will see you in your creation

Give him ears that will listen to your word

Give him hands that will feel your presence

Give him a nose that will breathe deep of your spirit

Give him a tongue that will tell of your wondrous love

"Amen."