Welcome Isabella!

"Yesterday was so scary and exciting for me. For so long all I have known was the warmth and security of dark comfort inside my mommy. She fed me everyday and kept me warm and secure as I was growing my little fingers and toes and yes, my dark hair. Instead of looking like either my mommy or daddy, I decided to look like both because I love them so much already!

Then in a matter of a short time it all changed. Mommy tried for over 38 hours to help me come into the light - she was so anxious and brave! I could hear daddy all the time helping her - I've loved hearing his voice and was so anxious to meet him. I can't wait to go on those dates and to hold his hand. And mommy, well she will have fun dressing me up like the little girl I am and showing me off to everybody - I think I will like that too!

When I did finally come out I heard my mommy cry so hard it scared me. I closed my eyes so tight because the light hurt as I poked my head out for the first time. It seemed so cold and scary that I cried and cried and cried. Then strange people cleaned me all up, wrapped me in a warm blanky, and then laid me on my mommy's chest and suddenly I remembered that familiar heartbeat. I've known it all my life until now. Mommy!

Then mommy's arms wrapped around me and I looked up at my mommy and for the first time realized, I'm finally here! Hello world! Daddy then held me and immediately I recognized his strong secure voice and looked into that handsome face for the first time. Hello daddy!

Then I saw my fingers and toes for the first time and realized how special of a creation I am to God. We've had such a wonderful time together for the last nine months and now I get to spend a lifetime getting to know him better and thanking him for doing such a good job making me. I love you God!

So many new people to meet in this brand new world. I can't wait to meet all my grandmas and grandpas, aunts, uncles...Wow, I'm tired already..being born and getting all this attention is such tiring work...time to sleep for now, but don't worry, you'll hear more from me real soon...I have a strong voice!"

Isabella Elizabeth Zakrzewski
Born Saturday, January 23rd at 5:07 pm
7 lb 10 oz, 19 inches


Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;
you formed me in my mother's womb.
I thank you, High God - you're breathtaking!
Body and soul, I am marvelously made!
I worship in adoration - what a creation!
You know me inside and out,
you know every bone in my body;
You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,
how I was sculpted from nothing into something.
Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth;
all the stages of my life were spread out before you;
The days of my life prepared
before I'd even lived one day.

Psalm 139