our newest journey...
...with a sweet little boy.
Levi Jerald
Janaury 2, 2010
1:31pm
8 lbs 8 oz
20 1/4 inches
posted by the mcclenahans @ 9:23 PM
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Welcome Levi! Love his name... Love the sweet picture of him and his daddy. I know that Cora is rejoicing in heaven. God bless you on this new journey!
Congratulations!
Tears of joy welled up in my eyes seeing the photo, I am so filled with happiness for you.
A son, unto you a son is given.
A new year, a new life, a renewed faith.
Thank you and God Bless you for sharing your journey and your joy.
Mercedes
Congratulations!! He is beautiful:)
Congratulations and best wishes as you embark on this wonderful new journey. Levi is incredibly blessed already to have been born into such an amazing family. Welcome to the world, Levi! GOD IS GOOD!!
Congratulations what a great news, I'm so happy for you and Joel.
Elda
Beautiful boy!!!! We can't wait to see him grow big and strong. And shower him with Cubs gear. :-)
Yay -- a little boy!!!! Congratulations!!!! Marc said this evening, "I guess Joel won't make it to investment club tomorrow." (Leave it up to President Marc to figure that one out). But seriously, we're very happy and excited to hear about Levi's birth....Get some rest. Enjoy little Levi.
Okay, so I held back tears several times in the hospital today - but the are flowing now! Levi is fearfully and wonderfully made - by an awesome awesome God. He is seriously SOOOO stinkin cute - I could have held and loved on him all day! Love you guys so much and love little Levi too!
oh yeah Jess, I meant to tell you when I saw you - you look amazing! So so beautiful!
May your New Year be blessed with much happiness! He is precious!! Congratulations!!!
Wow, what a beautiful moment captured! What an amazing way to start your New Year. Congratulations to you both, I am so very happy for you. I am certain Cora is watching over all of you, loving you and smiling down on her new little brother! Levi is blessed to have his very own personal Guardian Angel to walk through life with him, guiding and protecting him! Cora will never be forgotten, as she lives within each of you, and in your continued journey here on Earth! God Bless all of you! Big Hus and Smiles!
Jaclin
P.S. Jess, you look amazing for having just had a baby!
He is precious! Congratulations!!!
I am so, so happy for you. I've been following your blog for quite a while and am so inspired by you. Enjoy that little boy - he is beautiful!
Congrats! What a handsome, sweet boy!! Blessings to you all as you start this new journey with Levi!!
Congrats!!! Levi is beautiful!
Welcome beautiful Levi! Congratulations! what wonderful parents he has been blessed with!
Kim
I'm always lurking but had to comment this time. I am so happy for yall! Congratulations!!!! He is beautiful.
I have been checking your blog like crazy over the past few days! Congratulations on little Levi- what a blessing. Praying for you all as you bring your sweet boy home. Thanks for sharing with us!
Congratulations!! Little Levi is adorable. What a perfect New Year blessing!
~Keri
What a precious gift that only our amazing God could give! We will continue to pray for your family as you begin this new journey with precious baby Levi. Cora is smiling down on her little brother!
What a wonderful blessing. Congrats - he's so beautiful and so loved.
~Suzanne
Congratulations and HAPPY New Year! Welcome Levi!! Your Angel Cora is watching and rejoicing!
Congratulations!! What a sweet little boy!
congratulations! what a precious blessing-love that name :)
praying for you all!
What a great name. How sweet he is. Congrats. You guys deserve the very best and I am so happy for you!
Yay!! Congrats! Can't wait to see him! So happy that things went well.
I have been looking every day the past week or so to see if you have a new addition to your family...now you do! Congratulations!!
And He will lead you on this, your newest journey.
To God be the glory.
Congratulations.
Congratulations! We are SO excited for you! Levi looks adorable and we can't wait to meet him! I hope he and Riley can have some good times together! ;o) Love you guys!
What a beautiful baby boy!!! Congrats to you both. What an awesome blessing!!!!!
Congratulations! I've been reading for awhile and am so, so, so thrilled for you. He is absolutely adorable.
Congratulations!!! Such a beautiful family!
I am so happy for you both!
I love his name...
God Bless!
Am so happy for u!!!! It is pr'y such a bittersweet time altho full of JOY! God Bless You!
Love the photo of all of you. What a blessing!
Little Levi is so adorable, I'm sure Cora is so proud to be a big sister. He is adorable, and you look FANTASTIC.-Maureen
Your news made my day! Congratulations on your new baby boy. What a sweet baby!
he's magnificent! congratulations!!
Welcome Levi!!
Your family is such an inspiration.
We are SO HAPPY for you. Congratulations and God Bless!!
Wow -- a new year, a new son and a new blessing. What a wonderful way to start the year. I know you still feel the pain of losing Cora, but I know that she is smiling down on the blessing of her brother's arrival.
I'm SO happy for you!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!
Congrats! So happy for you!
Congratulations on your little bundle of joy! Great pictures! He is so precious!
A million congrats! So happy for you guys.
Congratulations Jess and Joel! God Bless you and your beautiful little family. My thoughts and prayers with you!
Maranda
Welcome to your beautiful family Levi. Your daddy, mummy and big sister must be thrilled you are safely here. Loved from heaven and all over the world. A precious baby boy xxxx
CONGRATULATIONS. :) Levi is adorable.
My heart is SO HAPPY for you!!! Congratulations!
Congratulations on your sweet babe! Many prayers of blessing and healing as you welcome this beautiful boy into your amazing family.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am SO happy for you and your husband! I love the name Levi! Too cute!
I've always loved the name Levi. I'm so excited for you and can't wait for more pictures. My heart just sank and was filled with joy when I saw you had posted.
My heart is so full and REJOICING for your family!! What an AWESOME God we serve! I cannot wait to get to meet him!
Your family is just so beautiful!
(Jess you look great for just having a baby! So radiant and just so happy!)
Congratulations. I am so happy for the both of you and for little Levi. I have read your blog since little Cora's dignosis and have prayed for you guys DAILY. I was so glad to log onto tonight and see that your baby had arrived. I will continue to keep you guys in my prayers.
Congratulations! Welcome to the world Levi!! I'm so happy for you and your family!
YEA!!! I'm glad I checked into your blog and saw the good news tonight. So overjoyed for you all. Congratulations, sweet little family.
Congrats! I am so happy for you.
Welcome to the world, Levi, and welcome to a wonderful family!
Hooray!!! What a beautiful boy! I'm so happy for you all!
Congrats! My dad's birthday is today as well. I am sure Cora is delighted in heaven and will be there to watch over her brother and the rest of the family.
Oh what a joyful day! A blessing sent straight from heaven! I cannot imagine what it feels like to hold that precious boy in your arms...SO loved SO wanted SO blessed SO adorable. God bless ya'll as you begin this new journey, this road will never be easy, but today marks the beginning of a new chapter, with a beautiful baby boy!!! Keep the pictures coming... I will keep the prayers flowing.
Congratulations. God bless you all!
I am so happy for you! My heart skipped a beat when I saw your post tonight. Congratulations!
Oh congratulations!!! Levi is amazing and God is so good!
He is beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us.
Every Good And Perfect Gift Is From Above~James 1:17 God Bless~
Congratulations! What a little sweetie!
Congratulations! What a cutie pie! And what a great way to start the new year!
Thanks be to God! Congratulations to all of you. Levi is precious!
Aww, Congratulations, he is so adorable, just precious!! I pray for a much better 2010 for you and your family!!
Congratulations! So happy and excited for you. The Lord is good--all the time! Levi is so precious and adorable.
And, Jess, I agree with the others. You look fabulous! Oh, and Joel, you do too, of course! : )
Tears of joy for you. A son...a beautiful son. So happy for you!
CONGRATS!!!! He's so beautiful! God is GREAT ALL THE TIME!!! So happy for your family :)
I knew you would have a boy!! SO happy for you and your beautiful family. Welcome, Levi!! He is precious. Congratulations!!
~blog reader Jen
I said this when I saw your post:
"OMGosh, yayayay!!!" my hubby laughed at me. :P Congrats on your newest bundle, Macs! May he bring you much joy and he's got the bestest big angel sister there is in Ms. Cora. *hearts all around*
Congratulations!!!!
BIG congratulations!!!!
Congrats!! I love the name Levi!
I know that Cora is with you guys and she is smiling ear to ear about having a baby brother!!
Such a great way to bring in the New Year!!
My heart is bursting for you!
Many congratulations.
Your beautiful family is in my prayers!
Congratulations to your sweet family!
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Congratulations. He is beautiful. What a gift from God. Looks like Cora sent you a very sweet baby brother.
Welcome Little Levi! Congrats to you...love the name and love your new family pictures. You are so blessed. I have never met you, but I am SO happy for you guys....enjoy your little one!
Many blessings to you!
YAY!!!!! I am beyond excited!!! Thank you Jesus for this new beginning!!!
Beautiful congrats x1000000!
I am SO excited for you and your husband! Congrats on the arrival of your sweet baby boy, Levi! He is blessed to have you both as parents and to have Cora as a big sister!
Love and Prayers,
Sara
Congratulations!!!! I am overjoyed for you all!!!
welcome to the world, Levi! you are loved!
hugs,
amy
Congratulations!
So happy for you. enjoy every moment with Levi! Congrats.
I don't think I've ever commented before...but this deserves a break in my silence!! Congrats! I pray that the Lord allows this bundle of joy to continue to heal your hearts!
Yeah!!!! I knew you were having a boy, not sure why I just knew. Congratulations and enjoy your beautiful baby. :)
Congratulations! He looks so sweet. I about jumped off the computer with happiness when I saw your exciting news. God bless your little family. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
oh wow congatulations!
he looks divine.
love amanda australia
I wanted to cry when I seen your post :) I am so happy for you and your family. He is beautiful!!!!
Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Levi!
I've followed your blog for months and have cried so many tears for you...and now I've cried happy tears! What a blessing- congratulations on your second beautiful child.
The angels in heaven sing! Blessed be the name of the Lord. Cora rejoices with them!
Welcome baby boy!
Congrats and God Bless You!
Congratulations!! Blessings,
The Bautista Family
Congrats! I nearly screamed with joy when I saw your post! What a beautiful baby boy! God is good!
Levi is so fortunate to come into such a loving family. He will always have his big sister Cora to watch over him...
Again, God bless your family.
Evelyn in Newport News...
Congratulations! He is absolutely adorable! Beautiful photos as well!
Congratulations!! He is absolutely adorable and I love his name. I am praying for you guys and your sweet son...many blessings your way!! :)
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby!
Congratulations! And welcome, sweet Levi. What a beautiful baby.
congratulations.
peace and joy be yours.
Congratulations!
Welcome to the world little Levi...it warms my heart to see yours and Joels arms full again. However, I know that while you're thrilled to have another precious baby, you still ache for Cora. She is rejoicing in heaven as you welcome her little brother into this world! How awesome that she can continue to live through you as you take this new journey! Blessings...and keep the pictures coming!
this is my first comment ever, after almost a year of reading your blog - but i had to say CONGRATS!!! He is such a gorgeous little guy, what a true blessing!
Congratulations! May God bless you all!
Congratulations Jess and Joel!! May he be everything you wished for and more, you deserve it!!
Jess, you look great-I wish I looked half as good in my hospital pictures.
So happy for you...God bless you all. Best wishes as you celebrate your baby boy.
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby boy. Wishing you lots of love and happiness with your boy. Big sister Cora is celebrating in Heaven!!!
Congratulations, he is beautiful and you both look radiant!
Awww....Congrats Jess and Joel! So happy for you guys. I can't wait to see your new little man in person!
Congratulations! What a wonderful beginning to the new year and decade!!
How sweet...I've been checking all day because I just knew it would be today!! Congratulations...Levi is just handsome! A new journey is beginning for you...enjoy!
congrats!!!!!
Oh welcome little Levi! What a precious gift and a beautiful family. Congrats!!!
Welcome to the world, Levi! Congratulations mom and dad!!
Praise God from Whom ALL Blessings Flow! Praying for you in this surely bitter-sweet time. He is beautiful. Congratulations and welcome to Cora's little bubby :)
I sweet lil boy! I am so happy for you and it wont take no time for Levi to realize he has the bestets parents. Thanks for being such an inspiration to so many.
Streaming tears of happiness!!! You are all beautiful. God Bless You All!!!! Our God is THE most AWESOME God!!!!
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys.
I sat and wept as I saw the picture of your new son appear on my screen. Praying for you to feel God's overwelming prescence as you go thru all the many emotions you must be experiencing. Congrats Macs!
Congrats! He is precious!!!
We are so happy for you Joel and Jess. We think little boys are great!!
Here's to a joy filled 2010!
Love,
Reid and Lori
Oh Congratulations!! He's beautiful!
Congratulations! What a beautiful boy!! I can only imagine how proud big sister Cora is of her baby brother - rejoicing with all of heaven! Thank you so much for sharing - it is amazing, though we have never met...how much we love you guys! God bless you as you continue on this journey!
Congratulations and God Bless you - I know Cora is celebrating for you in heaven!
He is so beautiful. Congratulations and blessings to all of you!
Congratulations!!!! I, too, am overcome with emotion... he is beautiful. I love the name. So redeeming - I pray that God showers you with love and grace as you adjust to this new season. May God bless your new little bundle of joy. :)
congratulations!! he is so precious. you look beautiful :)
beautiful baby boy! looks just like his daddy and daddy looks over the moon!
Praise the Lord!! Levi is beautiful & your hearts must be overjoyed & yet overwhelmed. I will continue to pray for your family as you begin this new & blessed chapter in your lives. Congratulations from the plains of NW Oklahoma
Yay! You don't know me but I follow your sweet blog. We have also lost a baby. I've been waiting for you to have the baby!! And a sweet boy! He is perfect. Congratulations!
Congratulations!!! What a handsome lil fella!
Welcome Levi!!! Congratulations to you, Joel and your newest addition to your family! I was soooo excited to see your post when I got home tonight. Cora is smiling from above. God bless and take care :)
Congratulations on your newest miracle, he is perfection!
Congrats!!!! He is adorable :)
Congratulations!
He is so sweet!
Welcome to the world Levi! I am so happy for the 3 of you and am sending lots of love from CO. What a wonderful way to welcome 2010!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
Welcome sweet baby boy! Enjoy this road of the Journey...
I've followed your blog for quite some time now, but have never commented. You are both such inspiring, faith-filled people. Thank you for sharing your story.
Congratulations on your new arrival! I wish you many blessings!!
Congratulations!!!
I am so excited for your family!
I've been following your blog for a while now, and been praying for you and your husband. Having a baby girl myself, my heart has broken for you over the last year, but I am so happy for you and your new blessing. Congratulations, God bless you and your beautiful family.
Oh my goodness--I squealed and scared my hubby when I saw your blog--so happy to have some good news in your family. LOVE the name! Love that baby. Praying for you...
I'm another lurker, but I thought I'd come on out to say that Levi is absolutely beautiful. Many congrats!
Congratulations on Levi's birth, Joel & Jess! Jess, you look AMAZING for just having had an 8 lb-er! I am so excited for you and pray that God would surround you with his peace during the coming days.
Congratulations! He is a beautiful and amazing gift! God bless you all!
God IS good. Every happiness and blessing to you and to both your families---
This little guy has already brought much joy to many.
Congrats! Great pictures!! You look beautiful after having a baby, and the picture of baby and daddy is touching....
Shannon
Congratulations! May God bless your family with health, peace, and joy.
Happy Birthday, Levi! I am thrilled!!!!!!!! Big hugs, Joel & Jess! xxxxx
Oh YAY! Congratulations! He's adorable! What a head full of hair. And he was born on Palindrome day too, you can put that in his baby book :) Amazing what God can do isn't it, the baby not the palindromes :) Congratulations he's beautiful.
Congratulations! So excited for your family! He is gorgeous!God bless you all!!
Yea! I am so happy for you guys! Wishing you many blessings with little Levi!
Been following since sweet Cora but never felt I should post as we are complete strangers...but Levi is pure BLISS...God Bless The Macs!!!
I am tearing up!! Thank you so much for sharing the good news with us!! Congratulations!! I have enjoyed reading your blog and following your story, ever since I was introduced to it through another favorite blog...whatever. I am sitting here with my husband enjoying a quiet night at home. This has made my night even better. I'm so excited for you and your family!!
Congratulations....I had a feelng your newest bundle of Love had arrived. May the Lord bless your family.
You have been such an inspiration as you have traveled this painful journey and yet through the journey you have pointed others to God and His immeasurable love & grace in your lives. Be blessed, I will be praying for you as you adjust to your new kind of wonderful. : - )
Congrats! So happy for you!
Oh my...Congratulations! I'm going to cry :) Welcome Levi!
It is amazing to see how many people you have touched. You deserve every bit of outpouring of love and support. I am thrilled for you and Joel to welcome a beautiful baby boy. I know you will enjoy every moment with him and never take a single day for granted.
AWESOME!! Congrats! I checked on you guys earlier and thought I'll check one last time before bed! I'm glad I did! He is absolutly precious!!
oh. how incredibly wonderful! there is a tear or two in my eyes...he is simply perfect...congratulations...
mary
Oh he is beautiful and absolutely perfect!
My little girl was born on the 30th of December 2008 weighing in at 8lbs 8 oz but we celebrated her birthday today. My friend then told me that you all had welcomed that baby boy bundle of joy into the world today and my heart skipped a few beats.
May you celebrate many birthdays and I pray that your arms will always be full.
Many Many Blessings,
Trasie
I am so thrilled for you both! Levi is absolutely adorable. Such a sweet, sweet face. I can't wait to meet him in person and give you a hug! Congrats!
Oh Jess! Tears of Joy! Cora is in heaven, rejoicing too! Thankyou Lord!
What a wonderful gift for 2010. May God bless your family, and especially little Levi.
Melissa
congrats! he's beautiful...
Blessing to you all! He's beautiful!
Yeah.....pure joy and wonder. Tears are rolling down may face for your family. Levi is blessed to have you as parents and to have a sister watching out for him. God is wonderful! Love, Brooke
i just had this feeling you were going to have a boy. he's beautiful and y'all look precious together. welcome little levi!!
rejoicing with you!
Congratulations on your sweet baby boy! He's beautiful! (and like a whole slew of others have already said, you look incredible!) What a perfect beginning to this new year!
Congratulations, Macs!!! He's beautiful! Rejoicing with you from Seattle. :)
Bless your hearts!! He's beautiful! Praying for you 3 as your new journey begins!! WITH A PRECIOUS BOY!! Congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS! A beautiful journey. Love, the Graves'
Levi doesn't know it yet...but he will find out soon....what amazing parents he has to guide him through this world. Your faith speaks loudly! Thank you for sharing your love of the Lord on your blog. I occasionally remark but conistently read. You inspire me to look at my own faith. Congratulations! Cora is a proud sister in heaven.
Peace,
Susan
Joy has arrived! Congratulations on baby Levi!
Congratulations on your sweet baby boy! He's beautiful! (and like a whole slew of others have already said, you look incredible!) What a perfect beginning to this new year!
Congratulations Jess and Joel! Levi looks beautiful- I'm sure Cora is up in heaven and feeling very proud to be a big sister to such a wonderful little boy. Thank you so much for sharing your lives and your journey with so many!
congrats macs! he is adorable!
Congrats!!! Levi is just adorable, I love his name!! Praying for you on this new journey and so glad that Cora has a sweet baby brother to look down on!!
Congratulations! He is absolutely beautiful, and you both look radiant with him. He is a lucky boy to be born into such an amazing family with such a strong love of God!
Welcome to your little boy!
PRAISE THE LORD!!! Lord you are good and your mercy endures forever! Rejoicing with you on the birth of Levi!
Congratulations from Wyoming! Enjoy him.
Robyn
The pics are beautiful and brought tears to my eyes.
I have been a silent observer for a few months now. your journey with cora and traveling through her passing and grief that comes with has helped me cope with the loss of my son 5 years ago this february.
I finally want to say congrats on the birth of your son and know Cora & God is watching over you and your family.
Congratulations! Welcome Levi! Praise the Lord for His goodness! I am so happy for you I cried! My children said "Hooray for Levi!!".
Will continue to follow you blog and share your joyfulness!
Jenny
Amen! Amen! Amen!
Praise the Lord!
Amen! Amen! Amen!
Praise His Name!
Welcome, Levi!
Congratulations to his mommy and daddy!
Such a beautiful boy!
The Heavens rejoice!
And God smiles...
as does Cora :-)
PRAISE THE LORD!
P. S. Like everyone else is saying...
you look BEAUTIFUL, Jess!
♥
Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Levi!!!
Gorgeous!!!!
I just knew it.
We were driving home from Missouri and I just knew I'd come home and see a blog post that you'd had the baby.
Congratulations and welcome to the world baby Levi!! He could not have been placed by God in a more perfect family.
We love you guys!!
Congrats on the new baby!! I teared up when I saw your new sweet baby boy!!
Words cannot express how happy I am for the two of you!! Congrats and welcome to the world, Levi!!
COngratulations!!! I was SO SO happy to see your post on my dashboard tonight!!! God bless you all!! I cannot wait to hear more about sweet Levi! How lucky he is to have such wonderful parents!
xoxo
Kristi
Oh my gosh... he is so beautiful! Congratulations! Those pictures are so stunning they made me cry... wishing you all the best and, of course, keeping you in our prayers!
Happy Tears for you and your family -- congratulations!
Praise God for his blessings. What a wonderful way to start 2010. Welcome Little Levi to the World.
Such joy! He's beautiful and blessed to have you both as parents.
Elizabeth
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