Tuesday, April 13, 2010

WELCOME, SOPHIE!

Sophia Anne (Sophie) joined the family on April 9th -- YAY!!! She looks so much like her brother and sister (and father and aunt) that it is almost comical how strong the Johnson genes are. Both Kylie and Logan have started to look more like their mom but at birth they're all Johnson all the way.

I am so proud of Jennifer and Eric for how they held up when they could not have their little sweetie in their room but had to visit her at certain times in the nursery where she was hooked up to an i.v.

There must be a connection between all parents when they hear that there is any sign of distress in their newborn. Even when it is for something that the doctors keep reassuring you will be okay, anxiety steals some of the initial joy and hope becomes more necessary than possibly at any other time in life. My heart goes out to all babies and their parents and makes me aware that it doesn't only take a village to raise a child; it takes a world -- to root for the little ones, to pray for them and to support them however we can.

Sophie's picture, taken on her car ride home, is on Facebook and I will be delighted to make you my friend so that you too can ooh and aah at this beautiful little girl.

3 comments:

Lisa Ricard Claro said...

Congratulations! Little Sophie is lucky to be born into such a loving environment. I'll keep all of you in my prayers. God bless.

anita said...

Thanks, Lisa. I'll be staying with them for a couple of weeks and will need prayers to keep up with Sohpie's energetic brother and sister.

Cathy C. Hall said...

Yay for Sophie coming home! And yay to you for holding down the fort!

Lucky kids to have a mom (and grandmother) like you!