A word from our daughter Kristen....

From Kristen's Facebook post on September 2, 201

Overwhelmed and humbled to announce the birth of our daughter Caroline Elizabeth Odom on August 29th at 5:33pm weighing 7lb 13oz. As some may have heard, it has been a complicated and scary road post delivery. I am overwhelmed and thankful to have been carried in the hands of my Great Physician and Father in Heaven during some of my scariest hours and given the chance to be mommy and wife moving forward. I am stunned by the love of my husband, Brent Odom, who has served me and loved me in ways he never imagined he would have to when he vowed to love me on our wedding day. I am eternally grateful for the skillful hands and wise actions on the part of Dr. Matthew Smith from Highlands Center for Women and the amazing team of nurses, doctors, and care takers at St. Francis Hospital. I am also so very thankful for The Blood Connection and all those who take the time to donate blood and plasma making it possible for me to receive the 22 units of blood products I needed to be here today. We are humbled and so very grateful for the love of our parents, churches, and community who have been with us around the clock and loved on our sweet girl when I was not available, from those who have donated milk, Lindsay Abarotin and Sabrina Fields, to those who have brought us meals, prayed with us and supported us in ways that mean more than you will ever know. I am humbled and grateful that we can share our story and that God is good!

Psalm 118:28-29

 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
    you are my God; I will extol you.
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    for his steadfast love endures forever!

Aug. 30 - one day old

Sept. 4 - home at last!!