I never realized how much responsibility is involved in naming a baby . . . a person. Throughout our pregnancy we considered many different names for Sanne but late this Fall we knew that Sanne was the best name for her.
We kept her name a secret between the two of us (with one little slip up). There was something so powerful about calling her by her name when we felt her kicks.
The name Sanne was thrown out there because Nathan had known a woman named Sanna from his church in Portland. When we found out that the name meant truth, it just seemed like the perfect fit. Throughout our three year journey to conceive and grow Sanne, I often cried out to God to show us why we had to deal with infertility and pleaded for an answer as to if we would ever be able to have a biological child. Her name is a reminder that God will show us the truth in His own timing and I am reminded of this truth every time I look at her.
Sanne's middle name Grace is in memory of Nathan's late aunt who passed away from cancer in 2002. Nathan remembers her as a strong and gracious woman. While we try not to have expectations on who Sanne will become, we hope that she can share some of these attributes.
Truth and Grace. God's gift. Our reminder. Sanne's name.
4 comments:
This made me cry and I'm not even hormonal still. I love you guys!
what an amazing reminder of who God is...all wrapped up in a little girl's name. thank you for sharing.
b and n, i love her name and i think it fits her incredibly well. i was hoping you would name her something unique and you did an amazing job picking a name that describes her and this whole process. i hope all are doing well, i need to see her and you again soon! much love.
Sanne Grace is a perfect name. Sanne Grace is a perfect baby. My heart aches to hold her - counting the days. Auntie B
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