Landon is here!

I am proud to announce the arrival of Landon Robert Gaskin, son to my cousin/sister Kristy and her hubby Matt!
Landon made his grand arrival into the world today at 1:56 p.m. and he weighed in at 8 lbs. 2 oz. and he is 20" long. Kristy's story will make many of you ill...those of you have labored long hours or had difficult births. This is a miracle first baby story. She was due yesterday on the 5th. Kris went to work at the school this morning and knew she wasn't feeling well at all (labor!!). She insisted on making a 9 a.m. interview with her maternity leave replacement whom she made walk the halls with her as they discussed the job. Kristy couldn't sit still she was in so much contracting pain! She called me at about 10:30 a.m. to say she was leaving school and that she thought "there's some action" going on. She planned to go to the dr. at 1 p.m. to get put on a monitor and make sure this was the real deal. At 11ish Aunt Robin called me to say that Kristy had changed her mind and was headed straight to the hospital. When I got there at 11:45 she had been admitted to the hospital and was already 7 cm. dialated and 100% effaced! They got her a quick epideral and checked her again...she was at 9 cm. Then at 1 p.m. they said she was a 10. Once she started pushing- she had 4 contractions and Landon was born- voila!!!!
I was not in the room but saw him shortly after!!! Oh...he's gorgeous! He has huge feet and the most perfectly round little head with light brown wavy hair. God is awesome and amazing. I look at what He has done in this couple's life and I marvel.
Today, I want to speak a blessing over Landon's life. He will grow up to be a mighty man of God and lead his grandparents and other family members to the Lord. He will be a bubbly, joyous little boy who glows of God's goodness. Kristy and Matt will continue to walk in the truth of the Lord and committ their parenting to the Lord.
Amen!
By the way..Kristy is doing perfect! She's such a trooper. But, if anyone knows Kris, they know that she's a strong, high-pain tolerance kind of gal. She and Matt have the "New Mommy and Daddy" special glow!
Thank you Jesus for Landon's safe arrival, please watch over and protect Him all the days of his life.
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