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Newest Member of Our Family

July 31, 2023 by Destinie Winn

Introducing our 4th child


Baby William, named after St William of Gellone, and his middle name is shared with his Godfather, Father and Grandfather 🙏

We are so in love with this calm and sweet boy! There’s always someone to hold him and this is likely the first time he’s been put down😅 we’re so happy he’s finally here!

He was born at home, after only 45 minutes of active labor! Glory to God! Enjoy these newborn pictures on his 6th day of life!

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She's here ❤️

Born at home, after a 40 min whirlwind labor, caught by daddy.

We're doing exceptionally well! Thank you for your prayers. Will share more soon! Glory to God!
Documenting the final pregnant days with baby #5

She's worth the wait 🙏

"A woman, when she is in labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but as soon as she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a

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