Introducing Baby Faulkner

Note: this may be the longest birth announcement you'll read. =)

E (Elizabeth) became
F (Faulkner) when she married
G (Graham) and they had
H (Heaven's Little One - ectopic pregnancy 2008-2008),
I (Isaac Kenneth Russell Faulkner 2010),
J (Josiah Nathanael Gabriel Faulkner 2012-2013),

and ...

DRUM ROLL PLEASE ...

K (Kohen Andrew Miles Faulkner)

Kohen - This is the Hebrew word for priest in the Old Testament.  It's a title as opposed to a given name in the Old Testament, used for any type of priest.  We felt this was appropriate as the New Testament talks about Christians being a "royal priesthood" who proclaim the praises of God in 1 Peter 2:9 ("But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light...").  Our desire is that our Kohen would choose to proclaim the praises of Jesus.

Andrew - This name means "strong and manly", a great name for a little man like Kohen! He was also one of the original 12 disciples of Jesus and was instrumental in introducing his brother to Jesus.  We pray that Kohen, like that Andrew, can bring others to Jesus.  As well, Andrew is also Kohen's uncle who was instrumental in bringing Graham and Elizabeth together and is a great role model for Kohen, just like his other three amazing uncles.  

Miles -  This name has a variety of meanings, depending on the language, ranging from "soldier" to "merciful or generous".  We think being a merciful, generous fighter for truth and justice will help Kohen as he navigates this world.  It is also the surname of a special family we know who taught us so much about loving a child with complex medical needs, which was inspirational when we were journeying through Josiah's short life. We pray that Kohen will follow Jesus as they do.


Kohen arrived at 12:23 PM and weighed 8 lbs 13.5 oz - our biggest boy yet!  We arrived at the hospital at 8:00 AM and checked into the room at 10:00 AM, so he was also our fastest baby yet.

Elizabeth and Kohen are doing great, and he nursed well right away and has enjoyed sleeping on her since they cleaned him up after delivery.  He also enjoyed some cuddles with Graham and his grandparents and meeting his big brother.

Isaac was excited to meet his new brother this afternoon. He said a number of times, unprompted, "I love Kohen", so things are off to a good start. =)

We will be camped out at the hospital overnight but should be able to return home tomorrow. 

Thanks for your prayers.

Blessings,

Graham and Elizabeth