{ARROW ROSS STATEMA} Why we named you Arrow.

{ARROW ROSS STATEMA}

PSALM 127: 4
"Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth."

PSALM 18:14 
"He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightening he routed them."

Powerful? yes!

{A few words by Uncle Chris}
Chris had envisioned Arrow as having a "straight to the truth, straight to the point personality." Instead of like River, who is creative and has innovative statement, this babe will be quite literal and precise." WOW.
- Amen Uncle Chris!

{A few words by Liz}
"An arrow is PRECISE and SHARP. A tool for battle. A powerful weapon. God already has a plan for him, despite what others might expect him to be or do. God already has calling for him to be a Son of God and a Warrior for Christ."

At this point I am crying. Amazed by my family and one of my best friends who are speaking {life} and {destiny} over our unborn baby boy. Humbled. Blessed. Honored.

We chose Ross for Arrow's middle name, as this is Ben's middle name. I have a feeling their personalities are going to be a lot the same. <3

River was named after PSALM 46: "There is a River whose streams make glad the city of God" - River is just this to all of us. He has proven his name to be defining and powerful. Now we have Arrow, also named after a PSALM. AMAZING!


Dear Baby Boy,

Within days of knowing you, we shared with the world your existence.
On Thanksgiving day we put your Big Brother River in a shirt that said "ONLY CHILD: EXPIRING AUGUST 2013"

Your Aunties were in TOTAL SHOCK. No one expected your arrival and you left everyone with jaws wide open and completely speechless!

Obviously because they were excited ;)

Daddy and I are so {HONORED}. We are honored because God chose us to not only love one perfect little boy, but now two perfect little boys.

Our greatest desire is to raise you honoring your gifting, your calling & teaching you how incredible God has been and always will be in your life. Allowing you to know Him completely.

Coming up with your name was a collaborative effort over text between your Momma's friend Liz, Auntie Lynds, Uncle Chris, your Daddy and myself.

We had been struggling to find the perfect name, but after this conversation we were convinced that this was YOUR NAME indeed.

We love you so deeply already & we cannot wait to see how God uses you to teach & love us, just as your Brother has.