Abigail Mercy

ometimes, when I look around at those people in my life that the Lord has blessed me with, I stand in awe of His love for me. Some people He fits so perfectly into my life. Jessica is one of those people. Luke and Jessica (and their sweet little family) are such a treasure to my family. SO when Jessica told me she was expecting and then asked if I'd be at the birth to photograph the new baby, I was completely honored and humbled.

Jessica sent a text last Monday letting me know they were on their way to the hospital. As I was driving over, I began to pray that God would equip me to show the magnificent and dynamic beauty that is in the miracle of birth. It was amazing to me that the Author of creation...the One who holds the stars in place and tells the sun when to shine--the One who breathes life into our bodies would allow me to watch and to capture such a precious moment. He had been intimately forming baby Abigail for months...taking great pains to make certain she was perfect in His sight. AND even in her smallness, His love stands in its complete fullness. I prayed right there between floors 3 and 5 that she would be able to walk in and understand the fullness of His love for her. I was terrified that I would be in such awe and wonder that I would forget to press the shutter release. But alas--His grace is good and my fingers worked just fine.

So...sweet little Abigail...

"The Lord bless you, and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord life up His countenance on you,
And give you peace."
Numbers 6:24-26

Congratulations Luke, Jessica, Elizabeth, Ashley, Lucas, Aaron, Olivia and Ella! I think little Abigail is going to fit in perfectly.