“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11
That is right yesterday, the 10th December 2007, Asher James MacDonald was born.
He is a big, happy and thankfully healthy boy. (You may never see two parents of a newborn quite so excited by the sight of the first poopie nappy.)
As we reflect on the new arrival we thank God for giving us the dual blessings of Aria and Asher, who are both just as God intended them and will be a blessing to us for the rest of our lives. While they will take us on vastly different journeys they are both just the way that God meant them to be and we thank him for that.
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Aria MacDonald
Aria was born on Saturday 3rd June, 2006.
Two weeks later she was diagnosed with a very rare condition of the bowel known as total intestinal aganglionosis or total Hirschsprung’s disease. There is no cure and it means she would never be able to digest food.
Aria MacDonald has an online photo album here at MyPhotoAlbum.com.
There are many ways that you can support Aria.
Make a Donation
Bank deposit:
KIDS Foundation / Aria MacDonald Appeal Account
12-3032-0253524-00
Contact us directly:
If you wish to make a donation towards Aria’s operation, please let us know via the online contact form.
8 Responses to “Aria is officially a big sister!!!”
Tuesday, 11/12/07 at 9:34 pm #
That is such cool news! I am so excited for you all. I God bless. Susan
Tuesday, 11/12/07 at 10:23 pm #
Congrats! Now did you take pictures of those first pooy nappies
Wednesday, 12/12/07 at 6:42 am #
Congratulations!!! Asher is such a beautiful name for a boy. I bet he is Gorgeous too…Now you have 2 little angels to care for. How wonderful xxxxx
Wednesday, 12/12/07 at 10:17 am #
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so incredibly delighted for you guys, now a lovely family of 4!!! Awesome news about those pooey nappies, I imagine you are the one mum in the country who will never feel that they are a chore! I hope that Aria just adores her little brother and that she too is keeping well. Looking forward to the photos!!! YAY!!!!
Wednesday, 12/12/07 at 12:50 pm #
Congratulations guys
i’m sure Aria will be a fantastic Big Sister
Asher i just love the name…
Hope you enjoy your special precious bonding time with your new son……..and enjoy this family time.
would love to see some pics when ur not too busy!
Wednesday, 12/12/07 at 7:18 pm #
Congratulations! Fabulous news. Having been waiting for it with baited breath!! Asher…..a beautiful name for what sounds like a beautiful boy. Can’t wait to see a photo.
My Ashley is very impressed with his name also.
Lots of love,
The van Garderen family. xxxx
Thursday, 13/12/07 at 8:22 pm #
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Aria will make a fantastic big sister. I bet Asher is incredibly gorgeous - just remembering how divine Aria was when she was so little! I’m so pleased for you guys. All the best and God Bless!
Friday, 14/12/07 at 10:20 am #
Hey Guys,
I am new to this page and I used to go to church with Hamish and Meagan way back when. I have been so moved by your guys story however I live in Australia and and now am a single mother of four thank fully healthy children I would like to donate some money it will proberably not be heaps at this point but could u please let me know how I could do this from oz. I am so pleased to hear that Aria is doing well for the moment and a huge congradulations on Ashers healthy arrival. My children and I will definately keep u guys in our prayers from across the tasman.
God Bless
Veronica Lemanu (nee Pearse) and Kids
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