Baby Josiah Malcolm Armstrong

Well this post is about another special family member :-

Josiah Malcolm Armstrong born to Resa and Wayne on 28th August 2007 - little brother to Noah Thomas.

Despite the fact that we may not have met in person - he's special because he is what God created him to be - a blessing to his family. At only a month and a few days old he already has a wonderful testimony to share about God's love. He's going home today, to the place where he will grow in love with his mom, his dad and his big brother. It's the best news I've heard all day !!

Right from the start of his life, it hasn't been an easy road but I feel we've walked it all together in heart, from so far it's the best we could do, prayer can bring one closer than anything else imaginable. So for Josi, jaundice, a blistering rash and also a hole in his heart... I said whatever next... but quickly I took those words back becoz so many other children have suffered worse fates in life and in some nothing can compare.

We are just so grateful that from birth God has guarded Josiah's life, and maybe he's not the only special one because his family are just as special as He. I can tell you through all this, feeling so far away I was so much at peace knowing Josiah was born to an amazing family - Wayne, you have portrayed such strength in faith and it's an encouragement for others, especially for me - Resa, you were there with Josiah, watching over him and always keeping us updated on his progress and Noah, always there to bring laughter and joy at just the right time. Josiah cannot tell you this himself right now, and he probably won't remember much of this without glancing at the pictures, but on his behalf I'll say thank you for all you have done, each one of you is a blessing to the other. Keep strong together forever !!

Josiah is now 8 lbs. 11 oz, from check in weight of 7 lbs. 3 oz and has also grown 2.5 in. since birth. He has no more jaundice, no more leisons and no more IVs, and today when the doctor checked him over he could not hear a murmur. So we praise God for his healing thus far and we know he will grow from strength to strength, whatever happens it will be for God's Glory.

My favourite pictures so far ...