Benjamin means "favored son", or literally "son of my right hand". Samuel means "...because I asked of God". The Historical account of Hannah in the Old Testament is the root of our choosing this name. After much difficulty bearing a child, she fervently asked of God to give a son to her, and God answered her prayer. In response, she dedicated her son to God. Samuel grew up to be a great prophet and righteous servant of God all the days of his life. Our prayer for our son, in dedicating his life to our Heavenly Father, is that he be a righteous and wise man of God, truly worthy of being named after Samuel.
Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob (Israel), who Jacob favored and held dear to his heart after "losing" Joseph, the only other son of his beloved wife, Rachel. Benjamin grew into a warrior tribe of skilled marksmen who were deft at defending Israel for generations. Apparently a fighter and defender of the Nation of Israel, Benjamin is a fitting name for our little tuff-guy, who has shown us his energetic "fighting" spirit throughout Jenell's pregnancy with his constant activity.
Thank you Lord, for this precious gift.
Rob & Jenell
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat Emily said . . . beautiful!
ReplyDelete--Leana
Love it. :) And love you.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear about your little boy's arrival! And what a great name! Congratulations from the Basham family (Gina...Kim's friend from High School). We live in Cameron Park and would love to offer anything you may need...a meal...let me know:)
ReplyDeleteGina and Danny Basham
Oh, what a joy to hear!! YAY! Congrats Jenell & Rob!!! What a wonderful name choice-- he is a lucky boy. I'm sure his sisters are smiling down on him.
ReplyDeleteLove, Krista
Mom to l/c Kat & Aric and Angels Jordyn & Jackson
I love it and have goosebumps for you guys. I'm so very happy for you that anything eloquent is certainly escaping me.
ReplyDeleteYay! I am so happy for you all! You must be over the moon! :)
ReplyDeleteWas he born on Makenna's birthday?
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations! And such a great name!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Happy birthday, Benjamin!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the birth of little Benjamin. You've had such a long journey to get here.
ReplyDeleteYou probably don't remember me but I first "met" you on the BBC loss board in Dec. 2008, then I followed your 2nd tragecy when you lost your twins as I was due with a March 2009 baby. I had no idea you were expecting again (found out on BBC March 2009) I'm so glad you have a beautiful boy on Earth, along with three beautiful daughters in Heaven!
Enjoy that baby! They grow up so fast!
Oops, meant to say December 2007 I found you on BBC. My where does time go?
ReplyDeletebeautiful name!!!! i am SOOOOOOOOOOOO ecstatic that he is here, and he is healthy. Many hugs and prayers to you. congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteWords can't express how happy I am for you!
ReplyDeleteI have been a follower of your journey, and I have hoped for you, and now I praise God with you... for this beautiful gift. Your fourth child. I am so happy that your little baby was laid healthy in your arms. You will be taking your bundle of joy home with you. It is amazing. Your story amazes me. I myself am praying for a child, I am in the midst of infertlity, but I know that God is the one who decides. Just know that though I am a stranger in the blog world I am truly, from the bottom of my heart, geniunly happy for you. God bless you all!!
ReplyDeleteYAY!! I am so happy for you two!
ReplyDeleteRob and Jenell,
ReplyDeletePraise God!!! I am SO, SO happy for you two! :) I love his name! I especially love the name Samuel for the same reasons that you do. I just could not be happier for you two as I have been praying for you and thinking of you for such a long time. I checked your blog tonight and was so happy! Also, I will never forget little Benjamin's birthday because today is my dad's birthday, too! :) I know that all three of your girls are smiling down on you and must be overjoyed to see their mommy and daddy so happy! :) I can't wait to see how beautiful he is! :) Hopefully I am in your shoes in a couple of weeks... I'm 34.5 weeks and trying to wait patiently for our little guy to get here... :)
Jamie