We have named our firstborn son Hosea Christopher. The name Hosea means "salvation" and is borne by one of the minor prophets of the Old Testament. Hosea declared the Lord's unfailing love for His people, and he called Israel to repent and turn away from the wickedness in which they had entangled themselves. Hosea's own family life reflected God's faithfulness to His unfaithful people.
"Christopher" means "bearer of Christ" and is, of course, also husband's name. We pray that our Hosea's life will be a testimony to the good news that "God is salvation" as He bears the name of Christ and remembers God's covenant faithfulness to His people.
And now, without further ado, I will share with you some photos from our first days with Hosea:
just a few minutes after birth
Eliana & Evangeline were eager to hold baby brother.
Weighing in at 8 lbs. even!
Eliana holding her brother for the first time
Evangeline holding her brother for the first time.
one of Hosea's first close-ups
Anastasia holding her brother for the first time.
exploring the outdoors
Mommy & her SON!
Hosea taking a bath with eyes open!
napping
the proud father