born yesterday
Wow! Thanks to all our readers and the congratulations and well-wishing which outpoured over the last 24 hours. Two Supergrands arrived yesterday afternoon to take… Read More »born yesterday
V-Day
Valor Edwards Gjertsen, born 7:20 this morning at Winnie Palmer Hospital. 7 pounds, 3 ounces 21 inches Everyone tired but well 🙂 Will upload more… Read More »V-Day
last day on the inside
In his last ultrasound on Tuesday (38 wks.), I saw Valor blink. His face was kind of hard to see, but one thing was clear:… Read More »last day on the inside
thoughts at thirty-five
Before we are overwhelmed with a new baby later this week, I wanted to share some of the things on my mind. Bear with the… Read More »thoughts at thirty-five
undiscovered countries
A year ago this morning, James William Gjertsen woke up to see a beautiful, shining, infinitely comforting Person next to his crib. He blinked and… Read More »undiscovered countries
home stretch(marks)
According to Joseph Campbell, a hero’s birth is marked by miraculous or unusual events, such as a virgin conception (or getting born straight out of… Read More »home stretch(marks)