Nancy Mae

We are so proud to welcome our newest addition,

Nancy Mae Flippin

Born January 6, 2010 at 2:02 pm, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces and 20 inches long. Nearly an eighth of her length is in her freakishly long toes.

Seriously, we couldn't be more pleased! Now, about the name: Nancy Mae means many things to me. First, it means Gracious Spring Growth, which is how I view God's means in bringing about my sanctification. It is often hard or trying, but growth is good and so gracious of our God, so new and refreshing like a newborn baby or springtime. It is kinda surprising every spring that the world can be green and warm again after a long, cold, brown winter! That is my response to how I grow after a trial. My pregnancy with NM was trying and hard, but so gracious and growing at the same time. And look at the outcome of that growth!

Nancy has always been a name that I love. Obviously, my sister Nancy is so dear. She is carefree about life in a way I never could be but I envy. She is an amazing sister, wife and mom. She laughs and makes me laugh in ways no one else can. But beyond the sister named Nancy, the name Nancy represents all three of my amazing sisters who I couldn't imagine life without. Who have always known me and always will, they know my worst character flaws, my quirks, my annoying habits and know first hand how selfish I am (not sharing my legos and stealing birthday presents or having no sympathy for the sister who forgot to bring her shoes to school), and yet. They still seem to love me. I am honored by their love, by their commitment, by their beauty. And since Nancy Mae comes into this world as a sister, it's just fittin'.

Nancy is the name of one of my favorite aunts, and everyone should have an Aunt Nancy like her! Bold and funny and caring. Nancy is such a youthful, feminine name. There are other Nancys in my life who I have been touched by and they are always young for their age, and have a joy for life. So, that is the story behind the naming of Nancy Mae.