Sunday, March 24, 2013

New Year and New Baby

January and February usually don't have anything significant going on but this year two very awesome things took place!  The first is something we have been working hard toward for a long time. Joshua went to Lynchburg, VA. ant took his LAST class for his Doctorate!  After a comprehensive exam and a 2 week wait he got the news that he passed and now has been officially accepted to do his Dissertation!! He can now be called--    Rev. Dr. Joshua C. Strunk Ed. D.  --Praise The Lord!!  Though I am still processing I am super excited and looking forward to his time being a little less divided. 
Lily in January, 15 months


Then in February we were anticipating the arrival of baby #8 and everything else got put on hold. We were expecting her early but I guess it must have been too cold for her so she waited until the 19th. But we are soooo proud to announce the birth of Emma Grace Strunk. Born on February 19, 2013 at 3:13 am. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Beautiful and healthy. God has truly blessed us overflowing!
                                                                       Emma Grace
 
                                                             Her first days at Home!



2 comments:

grandma rose said...

Emma is so sweet and Lilly is a doll! Noah and Katie and Sam are growing upso quickly as are Abby, Jack and Eve!

God has blessed you all so richly!
We miss ya all!!!!

Tara said...

So glad you were able to update (in all of your free time ;) ) Can't wait to see Eve's blogging and stay updated on life with your family. Tell Josh we said congrats on the long title to his name! And Emma is just too cute!