Welcome Collin Robert

Collin Robert Cartwright

my 8th grandchild [7 boys - 1 girl]

Weight: 8 lbs. even

Born at 4-something this morning

Height: 20 1/2"L

Collin arrived on his own date and time! Praise God! He was due to be delivered by C-section on the 22nd but God allowed his entrance into the world on this beautiful warm and sunny day here in Southern New Jersey. Mom [Amy] and Dad [Daniel] are doing great - a bit tired - but excited that he is here! Collin was welcomed first by his brothers, Justin [5] and Ethan [3]. His paternal grandparents are Lee and Debby Cartwright.

His name "Collin" means: VICTORY of the people; One who is VICTORIOUS ... His middle name is a tribute to my late husband, Robert, [his maternal grandfather] for whom he was named. Two grandchildren now carry Bob's [first and middle] names... an honor to his life.

Because Collin was born on the 18th of the month I bless his life with Psalm 18 which shares the meaning [VICTORY] of his name [only God could plan that]!! Another "Mighty Warrior for the kingdom of God"!

Psalm 18 (selected)

For the director of music. Of David the servant of the LORD. He sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said:

1 I love You, O LORD, my Strength.
2 The LORD is my Rock, my Fortress and my Deliverer;

my God is my Rock, in whom I take refuge.

He is my Shield and the Horn of my salvation, my Stronghold.
3 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,

and I am saved from my enemies.

19 He brought me out into a spacious place;

He rescued me because He delighted in me.
20 The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness;

according to the cleanness of my hands He has rewarded me.
21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD;

I have not done evil by turning from my God.
22 All His laws are before me;

I have not turned away from His decrees.
23 I have been blameless before Him

and have kept myself from sin.
24 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness,

according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.
25 To the faithful You show yourself faithful,

to the blameless You show Yourself blameless,
26 to the pure You show Yourself pure,

but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd.
27 You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty.
28 You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning;

my God turns my darkness into light.
29 With Your help I can advance against a troop;

with my God I can scale a wall.
30 As for God, His way is perfect;

the word of the LORD is flawless.

He is a Shield for all who take refuge in Him.
31 For who is God besides the LORD ?

And who is the Rock except our God?
32 It is God who arms me with strength

and makes my way perfect.
33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;

He enables me to stand on the heights.
34 He trains my hands for battle;

my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
35 You give me Your shield of Victory,

and Your Right Hand sustains me;

You stoop down to make me great. [emphasis added]

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Choosing GREAT JOY,

Stephanie

[Kneeling in Prayer]