December 20th, 2018
When I got the call from Hunter early Tuesday morning, I ran into the kitchen to tell Russ. I still could not process what he had just told me!
This is story is one for the books so I’m borrowing Hannah’s words. It is one I will never ever forget!
“Welcome to the world, John Walters “John Walt” Leary! Baby BOY was born on 12/17/18 (MaMa and Pop’s 35th Anniversary). He weighs 7lbs, 7oz and is 20.5 inches long.
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The name John was chosen for its meaning “God is gracious” and Walters is my Grandmother’s maiden name.
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John Walt’s birth story is definitely one we will never forget!!! After a day of zero action, my water broke at 8:45 PM and he was born at 9:29 PM going down I-85 90 miles an hour in our failed attempt to make it to the hospital 😳
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Hunter and I have been blessed with two perfectly healthy boys- to which we give God all the glory and praise.”
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December 19th, 2018
“All I did was praise
All I did was worship
All I did was bow down
All I did was stay still…”
I got the text Friday night…”My water broke at 6:30…I’ll keep you updated.” And my heart started racing with excitement. Cora would be here before we knew it!
As I got the text she was headed to the hospital, I ran out the door.
Cora was on her way!
I arrived to the most beautiful scene. John, Alice’s rock, guiding her, encouraging her. Her friend, there, too, encouraging, stepping in when needed.
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And after a night of labor, strength found in the most beautiful prayers, Cora arrived at 6:27 am perfect as could be.
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Boy, the years they fly by so fast….”
-Adeline Hill, How Can it Be Time Already