Sunday, May 13, 2007

Happy Mother's Day



I want to give a huge Happy 1st Mother's Day to the most amazing woman in the world, my gorgeous wife, Patience! Isaac and I are forever grateful to God for giving us such an awesome woman. Patience, thank you for being an amazing wife and mother. Your life has and will continue to make an enormous impact, not only on our lives, but also on this world. From the bottom of our hearts, we love you!

Jordan & Isaac

54 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Mother's Day Patience!! What a beautiful gift to us to see you holding sweet Isaac. You are such a blessing to everyone that knows you.

The Atkinson 6 said...

Patience,

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

To one of the best mother's and woman of God I have ever encountered!

Your an inspiration to our faith!

Enjoy your day!

Many Blessing's!

Anonymous said...

Patience,

The picture of you and Isaac is precious. I hope you have a blessed Mother's Day.

Love in Christ,
Taneha

Anonymous said...

You 2 look so great! How nice it must be to hold the little cutie-pie finally! I think of you guys everyday, and appreciate you keeping us all updated on Isaac's progress. What great news to on hear Mother's Day. Oh, he's so precious.
God is truly amazing!!
Happy Mother's Day Patience...

-Kerry M.

Anonymous said...

Your first Mother's Day...Congrats!
Thanks for the pic, Praise God! He hears and answers prayer!
The Pattersons

Anonymous said...

Happy Mother's Day, Patience! Your smile says it all. God Bless you always and may your next Mother's Day be at home with your precious son.

Anonymous said...

Happy Mother's Day Patience. You have certainly showed the world and GOD the true meaning of your name. I'm sure when your Mother gave you this special name she never imagined your patience would truly be tested. You and Jordan are an amazing couple to share your life with others and show your love for GOD, each other, and especially your beautiful boy. May things continue to improve with each and every day.
Love,
Angela Clinard

Anonymous said...

Happy Mothers Day to you Patience. I have not posted in awhile, but i check your blog daily sometimes more. i pray for the there of you always. what a beautiful picture of you holding your son on your very first mothers day. this comes from Diane in canada. my prayers are with you all.

Kellee Flatt said...

That's such a sweet message! We continue to pray blessings on your day, and your lives. Thanks for being such a great testimony to all of us!!

Laurie said...

Happy Mother's Day!!! What an awesome day for you! I hope you spent the whole day hugging and kissing your precious little Isaac!!!

The Yaws

Anonymous said...

Happy Mother's Day! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful pictures and awesome news!! Sounds like Isaac is doing great, stronger each day. Many blessing to all of you! Keep up the work Isaac, you are doing great. Praise God.

Anonymous said...

Jordan said it all!
Thanks for being YOU!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow!!! Tears of JOY are flowing ...you two are so beautiful .
And Jordan's message was straight from God's heart too!
Mother's Day kisses are sent your way and savor every moment holding little Isaac...don't worry, we can wait on updates.
BB

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing such special pictures. Patience your smile is amazing. So happy to hear that Isaac is improving and you are able to hold him. All the praise goes to our awesome God.

Anonymous said...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!! I know today is such a happy day for you!I am so glad that you have your baby to hold today!Take it from another mom, having that baby makes you know what love is and it loves you just as much!I was worried when there was no new news but I am so glad to hear this update!!!Your such an awsome mom and your doing so great!!!My prayer for you all is that everything stays in the right direction and that you all have peace today and forever on and that are good Lord continues to bless you!!!I hope you enjoy your first mother's day as much as i did!!!

Anonymous said...

Patience I feel your love as tears stream down my face.Not having any up dates since wed. I was hesitant to send a mother day greeting. Me of such wavering faith,I feel so ashamed.You look radiant.I am so greatful to Our Lord for giving you and Jordan such a wonderful gift.My prayer is that he continues to progress and grow stronger every day.Thank you for sharing such a touching moment with the world The expression on your face seems to say SEE I TOLD YOU SO, MY GOD IS A BIG GOD.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful expression of love Jordan wrote for you Patience! No sweeter love note could ever be written. The pictures are also beautiful. Praise God for all He has done and will do! Happy Mother's Day Patience! Happy Day Jordan!
Love,
Patty

Anonymous said...

What a blessing! It has to be the best Mothers Day present in the world to hold sweet Isaac in your arms! Your family is such a inspiration. May the Lord continue to bless your family!

Anonymous said...

He's right! Patience has a lovely heart. Happy Mother's Day!

c3 student

Anonymous said...

Happy Mother's Day Patience..

Unknown said...

Happy Mothers Day Patience! You are an incredible mother and a wonderful example of what God wants each of us mothers to be. I am forever grateful for the example you have shown me. Isaac you are so blessed to have the mother God picked out especially for you! Have a wonderful Mothers Day. You look radiant holding little Isaac.
Much Love and continued prayer,
Lynn & Ronnie

Anonymous said...

Happy Mother's Day Patience! We think of you and pray for you all everyday. All our love as you relish the opportunity to hold your precious Issac. Thanks for the update!
Love The Corbeys

Anonymous said...

Praise our awesome God! I am a mother of 3 and this made my day complete - seeing you able to hold your sweet baby boy in your arms. We've never met but you all are close to my heart every day in thought and prayer. Happy Mother's Day!

Anonymous said...

Happy Mother's Day Patience! What a joy it must be to be able to hold your sweet baby boy on Mother's Day! He is lucky to have you as his mother!

Love & Prayers,

Bryant & Hilary

Anonymous said...

I hope you had a wonderful mothers day today. You are an awesome woman of God and Isaac and Jordan are very blessed to have you in their lives. I am so glad you both came to NC, what an impact you have made on people's lives and you have brought so much inspiration to mine. You have an awesome husband who is a man of God and a beautiful baby boy, God has blessed you and your family with so much. I love you all!

Pam

Sue said...

Happy Mother's Day Patience!!!!
My faith also wavered as the days passed with no new post, call it another mom's knack for worry :0)

Praise God that you have had days to snuggle and kiss that sweet boy of yours. I look forward to seeing the WHOLE Leino family at C3 in the future and being able to spoil Isaac rotten in the children's ministry. Much love for all 3 of you!

Anonymous said...

Happy Mother's Day Patience. It's so good to see you holding your son Isaac.

Continued Blessings,

Valerie Samuels
Matthews, NC

Anonymous said...

You are such a wonderful mom and definately a beautiful woman of God. Happy mother's day to you!

We can only pray that we have the faith and patience as you have shown.

Miss you and love you,
Christal

Anonymous said...

Patience, I thought of you this Mother's Day morning when I woke up and was praying for you and wondered how things were going. What a blessing to look and see you here holding your precious little boy. Isn't it amazing how you can love one so much who you are doing all the caring and giving to! That is the love of a parent--such an illustration of how the Lord loves us--He is doing all the giving and caring and we are recipients! I am so glad that you all have been able to hold your little one. I can only imagine the peace and comfort tht it is for Isaac to hear your voices and maybe to hear you sing to him. May our gracious and loving Lord continue to give you strength as His light shines through you. In Christ, Dixie

Gina Witcher / Runnermom4 said...

Patience, you get the most amazing mom award this year. I cry every time I see you holding Isaac. This is such a special day for all of us who follow your blog.

We love you guys and hope to see more pictures like this in the future... and Isaac is sooooooo adorable!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Mothers Day and what a wonderful picture of mother and son!
God is great and his blessings continue to amaze all of us. Not that we did not expect them, but to the degree of His healing and grace.
Keep up the good work and God be with you all.
Laura

Anonymous said...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! I am so glad to see the picture. You are as beautiful as ever and Isaac is so lucky to have you and Jordan for parents. God knew exactly who to give this precious little boy to. Jordan rocked this weekend as usual.

Much Love to all of you,
Jim & Carol (C3)

Anonymous said...

As I read your updated blog this morning, I was brought to tears of joy because what better Mother's Day gift could you have gotten than to be able to hold your precious son. The picture of the two of you with Isaac clearly looking at his Mommy is priceless. Our contiued prayer is for Isaac to continue to move towards recovery and soon be able to go home with you and Jordan where he belongs. I'm sure I speak for everyone who has followed Isaac's blog, you have all become part of our extended family and we love you all. Praise to God for His love and grace.
Rick and Shelia

Anonymous said...

Thank You Lord for the blessing of mother getting to hold baby in her arms. This just reminds us that everything is possible and it will happen in Your Timing .. You are such a faithful Lord and so lovingly awesome.

Just to see the 2 pics of Patience and Isaac brings tears .. tears of joy & happiness in a way of seeing the moment I know Patience been praying for and tears of just pure awe of our God. That He is so wonderful and abundantly pouring down blessings on the family. I know it is so, His awesomeness, because I see it and feel it each day but each time I read an update, its just so much more astounding.

Praise You Lord - we love you with all our heart and being.

Patience & Jordan - I know there will be many more days of holding Isaac. And the pic from Mother Day with Patience looking at Isaac. That pic just shows the peace and the love that is flowing from mom to baby thru the ultimate love of God.

Lord Father -- again, Thank You for the way you unconditionallyl bless, love and give to us.

Figueras Life said...

happy mother's day, every single day!!!

Anonymous said...

Home sick but STILL checking your blog. Broke into MONSTER TEARS seeing you holding that blessed baby.

I KNEW this would come but I still wasn't prepared to see the normalcy and to expect it!!!

Luv u guys and Happy New year

Connie

Jane said...

Beautiful... you, your love for your gift from God (Isaac), your love for Jesus. Your smile says it ALL!

Happy Mother's Day!

You hold your baby! The rest of us can pray while waiting.

Anonymous said...

Happy Mothers Day Patience! I know it was the best gift of all to be able to hold your sweet baby boy! What a blessing!

Anonymous said...

Wishing you a Belated Happy Mother's Day Patience! I wanted you to know that I've been checking in on you and praying for that sweet little Isaac and you and Jordan. I know that you had a blessed Mother's Day to be able to hold that sweet little gift from God.
In Christ's Love,
Jan

Anonymous said...

Hallelujah!!!

Connie

Amy said...

I'm so glad you were able to hold your sweet son. What a gift!!! Happy Mother's Day, Patience!

Anonymous said...

Now THAT is one happy mama! Hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day Patience!!

Julie Miles said...

Happy 1st Mother's Day Patience! What a special gift to get to hold your sweet boy once again. God's timing is perfect, as always! Praying for you to make the most of the times you get to hold little Isaac! Keep hangin' in there, you'll be home before you know it!

Julie

Josh, Becky, Isaiah, and Luca said...

It is so great to see him in someones arms! He looks so loved! You must be thrilled to be so close to your son, finally! There is nothing like a good cuddle between a mom and her little boy... dad too... Still praying.

Anonymous said...

You are what a true mom is..

Anonymous said...

My post is a little late, but I wanted to say how happy it makes my heart to be able to hear of you being able to hold Isaac. What a wonderful Mother's Day gift.

You are an inspiration and real trooper Patience. Contine holding and rocking that precious Isaac and post whenever. :o)
5/15/07
Praise God for the miracles yet to come!

Adam and Natalie said...

What a great picture!! Happy Mother's day Patience!

Anonymous said...

i am sure that holding your little guy is healing a lot of ailments for all of you guys!!! we would love more pictures! glad that he is doing so well. praise the lord.

Anonymous said...

You two look wonderful! Im praying for you guys so much!

Anonymous said...

While we have never met, you have been in my prayers for quite some time. I received word about Isaac through a relative in Florida. I have been keeping tabs on you all via this blog. You are close to my heart as I too had a son born with a heart defect who had surgery at birth. He is now 9 and wild!! I praise God for His love and grace as I see Isaac face and overcome hurdles in his young life! Please know that I, as well as many of my friends, continue to be in prayer for you all! Isaac is a beautiful miracle and God continues to use you all!

Anonymous said...

I am so happy you were able to spend Mother's Day holding your precious bundle of joy. I remember being able to hold Brandon for the first time and looking at that picture only makes me feel the same feelings all over again. I can feel the joy you were feeling at that moment. My thoughts are always with you and your family and I look forward to the updates and hope for good news. I get nervous when it has been a few days. (((HUGS)))

Cheryl
Heart mommy to Brandon

Anonymous said...

Happy Belated Mothers Day!

Anonymous said...

I hope everything is going well... since you haven't updated in a while... I hope it just means lots of good things and lots of time spent holding your precious son. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Gina Witcher / Runnermom4 said...

It's so good to see your blog has not changed. We have learned that no news is good news with you guys. I love looking at baby Isaac's pictures. He is so cute. We pray everything is going good with his feeds and his trach.

Lots of Love & Prayers,
The Witchers