New Life

~ lizlind

-Written by Anna-

Last Monday we experienced first hand the LIFE and JOY that can come even in the middle of a valley (as mentioned in the last post). My sister, Elisabeth, and brother-in-law Ben welcomed their first-born, Josiah Blake Lind into the world. In a way that only Jesus could have orchestrated Mom, Dad and I were all able to be there. Ben was even able to obtain special permission for Mom to go back and be the first one to meet this precious little boy.

Over six months ago upon first seeing Elisabeth after her stroke and surgeries Mom immediately put her hand on Elisabeth’s stomach and tried to ask about the baby. It was that moment along with several others that helped us know that Mom was still very much with us even though she was in the fight of her life. What a gift and a double miracle to see her sitting up, able to travel and holding baby Josiah in her arms.

Josiah is named in honor of his grandmother, and her miraculous and difficult journey of healing throughout most of his 9 month creation.

Josiah – means Jehovah Heals
Blake – significant family name and Katy’s middle name.

We are so thankful for the gift of life and the God who creates and sustains it! 

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23 thoughts on “New Life”

  2. Thanks. Oh, my heart is thrilled for everyone of you and hope to see the slide show soon. Wonderful and congratulations to Liz and Ben, and thanks for sharing about the baby Josiah and trip you all had. What precious moments. I Love you, Camille

    On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at 5:10 PM, Journey with Katy wrote:

    > lizlind posted: “-Written by Anna- Last Monday we experienced first hand > the LIFE and JOY that can come even in the middle of a valley (as mentioned > in the last post). My sister, Elisabeth, and brother-in-law Ben welcomed > their first-born, Josiah Blake Lind into the worl” >

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  5. What a beautiful blessing! Praying for good health for baby Josiah and for his beautiful namesake, Katy! Thank you for sharing the blog and the priceless picture of them together!

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  8. What a beautiful love gift for you. Rejoicing with your family on the birth of this precious little one. We had a great conference. Just returned home this afternoon. We had a fantastic time together with many missionaries and friends.

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  13. God is the great orchestrator! So glad you could all be their to support Liz and Ben and welcome baby Josiah into the family! So glad Katy was able to meet her namesake! Love the significance of his name! Praying for complete healing for Grandma Katy. Blessings on all of you!❤️🙏🏻

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  16. I love Katy and Stan and all the precious Key family — which now includes beautiful little Josiah. 😍 I am continuing to pray for you all.

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  17. 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
    2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
    3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow.
    4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: “LORD, save me!”
    5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
    6 The LORD protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.
    7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
    8 For you, LORD, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling,
    9 that I may walk before the LORD in the land of the living. (Psalm 119 NIV)

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  20. We rejoice with those who rejoice! What a heritage for Josiah Blake to be honored with bearing. May he grow to be a man of God, thoroughly furnished! Joy to the Keys!

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  21. Congratulations…. So thankful for little beautiful Josiah… And that you could share his arrival together. How great is our joy for you.
    Rachel gave birth too to little Anna Ruth on Wed.. June 22. We are blessed.

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