The Name: Edward

Unlike with Victor, Ben and I had nailed down our boy middle name very early in this pregnancy. 

Edward.
(i.e. Ed, Pop-Pop, Ben's dad, and arguably the most well-known Katterson around here).

I'm pretty sure Ed was the first Katterson I met.  Over a year before Ben moved to town, his dad moved to Minneapolis to worship at Bethlehem, and he jumped in with both feet.  I remember often crossing paths with him at the early morning prayer meetings, Wednesday Connections, and worship services.  When I was the "hot dog lady" for one summer, he was my griller.

His story is a tale of grace, and we wanted to honor him for the blessing he is in our lives and honor God for the great work He has done in and through him.

A few things that we love about Ed:

- Passion and faithfulness in prayer
- Humility to work behind the scenes in many ways (especially with vehicle emergencies)
- Willingness to help vulnerable people
- Love for the nations
- Tenderness for his "daughters-in-grace," as he calls us
- Generosity and thoughtful gift giving
- Full-hearted worship
- Perseverance in studies, becoming the first Katterson man to get a college degree
- Creativity and writing gift
- Desire to press on to know God in His Word
- Simplicity of living

Josiah Edward, we pray that you will know and love your Pop-Pop for many years ahead.  And even more, we pray that your life, too, will be a trophy of God's grace and a vivid example of His redeeming love that overcomes all our sin and brokenness.  May you follow in the ways of your grandpa and give your heart to the same great Savior.

We love you, Pop-Pop!