Dear Jemima,
You were a sweet Mother's Day surprise, arriving a 4 days early (just as Calvin arrived 4 days early, on Father's Day 3 years ago!) on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 8:39pm. You weighed 6 lb 11 oz (just one ounce bigger than Victor at birth), and you were 19.5" long.
You appear to have some red hair (more hair than your brothers), and you certainly bear the Katterson family baby resemblance.
We were disappointed that your brothers couldn't come to meet you in the hospital (because ... Covid), but they are all taken with you nonetheless and shower you with kisses, special cards, and many amazed observations (her eyes are so big! my hand can basically cover her whole face!).
What a road we have been on, especially these last few weeks before your arrival. Every baby is a story, and you, my sweet girl, have come with many an interesting plot twist.
The verse that comes to mind when I look at you is Psalm 30:5:
Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
Your name was chosen (over 9 years ago!) especially because of the picture it gives of God's new-life-joy that triumphs over sin, death, and brokenness of all kinds.
We love you so very much, Miss Jemima Faye, and pray that you will be filled with the pleasures forevermore that are ours in Jesus!
Momma
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