An Announcement from Ruth Ann

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Ruth Ann Acheson is proud to announce the arrival
of her baby sister Mary Kate
on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 7:43 p.m.
Mary Kate weighed in at 6 pounds, 13 ounces
and measured 20 inches long.

Ruth reports that everyone is doing well—just a little low on sleep.  Ruth is very excited to be a big sister.  Mary Kate wants to eat all the time, but Ruth has a brand new baby doll from her grandpas that she gets to take care of while Mommy is feeding Mary Kate.  Ruth Ann is a big helper, but is glad that lots of family came to visit and help out, too—especially since her daddy and grandpa are building a new bedroom for her and Mary Kate!  Ruth and Kate’s mommy and daddy thank everyone for their prayers.

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Lanier
Lanier served YLCF as a beloved part of the writing team from 2006 to 2011. She's writing elsewhere these days, but continues as a precious mentor and encouragement to the YLCF Team.
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47 Responses to An Announcement from Ruth Ann

  1. 1
    Kaomi says:

    She is beautiful!!!!!! I am so happy for you, Gretchen. I love the sister pic, so cute. May God bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you get lots and lots of rest. :)
    Kaomi

  2. 2
    Rebecca says:

    Oh, Gretchen and Merritt, we are so happy for you! What a beautiful little girl. Now daddy has two little girls to brighten his days, right? :) I also like the name you chose—Mary. I love good, old-fashioned, biblical names, which incidentally, aren’t used much anymore. God bless you as you embark on the days ahead with two children!

  3. 3
    Elizabeth H. says:

    How exciting!!!

  4. 4
    Alexandra says:

    Congratulations! Your babies are so adorable and I love the name Mary Kate! God bless y’all!

  5. 5
    miss A says:

    CONGRATULATIONS!!

  6. 6
    Elizabeth says:

    Oh, she is so cute!!! How blessed you are to have two beautiful, healthy daughters! And Ruth Ann and Mary Kate are so blessed to have each other as sisters!

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    Akofa says:

    This must be a double co-incidence or something like that! Ruth Ann was born on mom’s birthday and now Mary Kate arrived on my sister’s birthday. Perhaps, baby no 3. will be born on my birthday, lol!

    Double Congratulations, Gretchen and Merritt! :)

  8. 8
    Jeannie says:

    I am so happy for you, Gretchen, Merritt, and Ruth Ann! I know Mary Kate has been born into a loving home. Praise God!

  9. 9
    sweetmomma says:

    Oh so cute!!!! She looks so sweet and healthy! What a blessing! I can’t wait till mine gets here! :)
    I’ll be sure and pray for both of you to have a great, speedy recovery and new energy to enjoy each other!

  10. 10
    Lisa says:

    Congratulations, Gretchen and Merritt! God is good! :D

  11. 11
    Everly Pleasant says:

    Congratulations! How exciting! She’s absolutely precious…
    I hope you’re feeling good, Gretchen.
    Love and blessings,
    E

  12. 12
    Allie says:

    Aww!!! Congratulations! Your little girls are sooo beautiful! God has blessed your home with 2 little gems. Love them dearly – they grow so quickly. :)

  13. 13
    Rael says:

    Oh, precious! How exciting! I’m so glad to hear of the new little one’s safe arrival, and so thrilled with the pictures, especially of proud Ruth Ann with her sweet little sister! Congratulations, Gretchen and Merritt! May the Lord richly bless your growing family. :-)

  14. 14
    Jessica says:

    What a great day…on my birthday! ;) Congratulations on such another beautiful little girl!

  15. 15
    Beth says:

    Congrats! Is that red hair I see adorning her head? Two little girls so much fun.

  16. 16
    Bernadine says:

    Congratulations!

  17. 17
    Rachael says:

    Congratulations! She is such a beautiful blessing! I know you will be such great parents for her and will continue to raise your daughters to be amazing Women of God!
    God’s blessings be upon you in the days, weeks, months and years ahead…
    Continue to journey with Him!

  18. 18
    Cherith says:

    wow!!!! I didn’t think Gretchen was due that soon! Such sweet photos. All the best!

  19. 19
    Megan says:

    Congratulations to Ruth Ann and parents! She’s adorable. :)

  20. 20
    Joanna says:

    Congratulations Gretchen and Merrit! God bless you and your two little girls; how exciting!

  21. 21
    Michelle says:

    aww! Thanks for sharing :-)

  22. 22
    Samanta R. says:

    Congratulations to the entire family!
    Ruth Ann is so adorable (as is Mary Kate!)
    What a cute name; esp for a little girl who might end up to be a redhead :)
    I guess she wasn’t a September baby after all but she came close!
    Thank you for sharing the photos and letting us know how everyone is doing.

  23. 23
    Anna says:

    Congratulations! What a sweet bundle of joy. The girls names are very pretty!

  24. 24
    Laura in ID says:

    Congratulations, Ruth Ann! I bet you’ll be a great big sister. :)

    Congratulations to your mommy and daddy, too! :)

  25. 25
    Rachel says:

    She is sooo adorable!!! What a beautiful daughter the Lord has given you! Congratulations…our prayers are with you! Hope you have a speedy recovery, dearest Gretchen!

    TWO gorgeous blessings!

  26. 26
    Sarah says:

    May God bless your growing family! Congratulations, Achesons!

  27. 27
    Arielle L. says:

    Let me just add mine to the many Congratulations! You have two lovely little daughters! My prayers are with you!

    ~Arielle

  28. 28
    Jaclynn R. says:

    Congratulations and what fun to have 2 little girls in the pink house now. =)
    You have a beautiful family, Gretchen and Merritt.
    Many blessings!

  29. 29
    Kiersti says:

    Congratulations, Gretchen, Merritt, and Ruth Ann! What precious little girls…may the Lord richly bless your whole family and give you grace and joy in this new season.

  30. 30
    Amanda says:

    Congratulations to the Achesons!

    I’m praying for some rest and reprieve for mommy and daddy. ;)

    God bless!

  31. 31
    Judith says:

    Aww … Mary Kate is SO beautiful! Congratulations, Merrit and Gretchen!!! May God bless you all at this time – especially Ruth Ann, embarking upon the journey of big sisterhood. It’s a beautiful and wonderful journey. She looks like the happiest of happy big sisters!

  32. 32
    Ruth says:

    Congratulations to you all! So happy for you.. Mary Kate is beautiful! God bless you.

  33. 33
    Jennifer says:

    Congrats to the sweet family!

  34. 34
    Joanna says:

    Congratulations Gretchen, Merrit, and Ruth Ann! What a precious little and big blessing from the Lord!

    ~Joanna

  35. 35
    Clarissa says:

    Congrats! She is so cute. Ruth Ann will be a great big sister, I can see it.

  36. 36
    Debbie says:

    Thank you for sharing these wonderful news! Congratulations to you all!! May God bless you richly and may your house be filled with much joy!

  37. 37
    Jen says:

    Yay! Congratulations! LOVE the girls’ red hair. :)

  38. 38
    Lora says:

    Congratulations!

    I love how excited Ruth Ann looks! They both look so sweet…

  39. 39
    Johanna says:

    Congratulations, Gretchen and Merritt!

    Your two princesses are adorable . . . : )

  40. 40
    Suzanne England says:

    Sugar and Spice
    And Everything Nice!!

    Congrats on a healthy beautiful daughter!

  41. 41

    Congratulations!!! She looks so precious–they both do actually. :)

  42. 42
    Laura Anne says:

    BEAUTIFUL!!! I am so happy for you!!

    Blessings,
    Laura

  43. 43
    Connie & Denny Klem says:

    She is beautiful and what a lovely addition to your family. The more you add girls to your family, the more God’s Love will become apparent. Of Course Denny wants to know where
    the boys are? {plenty of time for boys. Congrats to all, especially Ruthie. I bet she can
    hardly wait to bring here to Church and show her off. In His Rest. “C”

  44. 44
    Bethanyrb says:

    Congratulations!
    Looking forward to the story.

  45. 45
    Aimee says:

    Many congratulations! Mary Katherine is a lovely name. :-)

  46. 46

    Oh WOW! She’s so pretty :D I didn’t even realize Gretchen was expecting. How fun! Enjoy your blessings, invest in them. They ARE the future generation!

    Because of Grace,
    Maiden Princess

  47. 47
    Victoria in OK says:

    I have never posted her before but have read the blog for awhile. I just wanted to say congratulations on your newest beautiful blessing from God. She and Ruth are both too cute for words. =)

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