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Terry_Baxter
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| Posted 8/2/2002 6:06 PM (GMT -6) |   | Alexander John Baxter born 3:47 a.m. (yawn!) Wednesday July 31.
8 lbs, 8 oz (poor mom!). Mom and baby healthy. Dady philosophical and finds himself singing this slightly modified Rich Mullins tune to his first child...
Alex you're young, but Alex you're growing fast
Me and your mom and all of the love we have
We can only take you so far, as far as we can
But you need something more to guide your heart as you grow into a man
(Chorus)
Let mercy lead let love be the strength in your legs
And in every footprint that you leave there'll be a drop of grace
If we can reach beyond the wisdom of this age, into the foolishness of God
That foolishness will save those who believe
Although their foolish hearts may break they will find peace
And I'll meet you in that place where mercy leads
Alex the day, Alex the day will come
You'll run the race that takes us way beyond
All our trials and all our failures and all the good we dream of
But you can't see yet where it is you're heading
But one day you'll see the face of love
(Chorus)
Let mercy lead let love be the strength in your legs
And in every footprint that you leave there'll be a drop of grace
If we can reach beyond the wisdom of this age, into the foolishness of God
That foolishness will save those who believe
Although their foolish hearts may break they will find peace
And I'll meet you in that place where mercy leads...
Many thanks to those who prayed for us, and of course we can still use your prayers. Anyone else feel utterly lacking in wisdom faced with the awesome responsibility of raising a child?
Sleepy, Grateful, Overwhelmed Blessings,
Terry
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markus
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| Posted 8/2/2002 8:58 PM (GMT -6) | | Congratulations! and God's blessings on your whole family 
Markus
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brandi
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| Posted 8/3/2002 1:36 AM (GMT -6) | | Congratulations! May God bless you both and give you wisdom in raising this precious addition to your family. What a good size lad!
Bless you all,
~Brandi~
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Electra
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| Posted 8/3/2002 7:07 AM (GMT -6) | | Terry, blessings on the adventure that lies ahead for you and your wife and child. I admire your courage, and pray that God would give you strength and wisdom for the journey. Life is a beautiful thing. Electra
~·• kyrie eleison ·~•~· christe eleison ·~•~· kyrie eleison •·~ | | Back to Top | | |
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Springs
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| Posted 8/3/2002 7:18 AM (GMT -6) | | Praise God! Congrats!
I got really existential when I had my boys too. It was like a near death experience, that overwhelmed me with how precious, fragile and beautiful life is.
Thanks for sharing those lyrics. They really resonated with me.
When I had my babies I got many 'how to' books and prayed alot. As they grew I got more books and kept praying. Now that we am helping them to go out into the world all I can do is pray!
I know that the Holy Spirit will be with you and guide you as you raise your little one. You will be blessed beyond what you can imagine. (you will also suffer in like kind) I'm praying even now that you will all grow in grace and love together.
Springs
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Starkman
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| Posted 8/3/2002 3:20 PM (GMT -6) | | Well, congratulations!
Next, triplets!
Starkman
(The Lord bless you, Terry!)
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Tom
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| Posted 8/3/2002 7:38 PM (GMT -6) | | Way to go Terry! I know everybody here thinks "three" is the magical number, but I can testify that FOUR kids is awesome! So, when you and your wife are ready...
GO FOR IT!
Tom
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BBBCanada
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| Posted 8/6/2002 7:24 AM (GMT -6) | | Ouchie waw, waw...That's an adult!
Blessings on you and your fam Terry. Kid's rock!
Brandon
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