“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”

--Psalm 127:3

Trey Evan joined our family last Thursday, January 17.  You may wonder why I am actually giving one of my children’s real names, since I have always maintained that I am extremely private.

I am.

But, Trey is special.

“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.”

--Psalm 139:13

Trey has Down Syndrome.  You may remember I blogged a while ago about the personalities of my other two boys.  The eldest is much like God the Father.  The next one is very like God the Holy Spirit.  I pondered if my third (the “trinity”, thus, Trey, of my boys) would be like God the Son.

I have no doubt he is.

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”

--Psalm 139:14

I would venture a guess that most people know a little about Down Syndrome.  I have to admit, I know only a little myself right now, but I’m learning.  I do know that these children are typically very unconditionally loving (Jesus), and honest (Jesus), and giving (Jesus).  Down Syndrome is almost always present from the very first cell, and only rarely does it occur after cell division has occurred (approximately 1% of cases fall in the latter category).

“My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.”

--Psalm 139:15

I did not have any tests while I was pregnant to determine if my child had anything wrong with him.  I knew he wouldn’t.  I knew (and prayed) that God would give us a child that would be a blessing to our family.  When Trey was born, I knew that is what we got.

“Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.”

--Psalm 139:16

His middle name is Evan.  This actually has a double meaning.  It is the Welsh form of John.  The Welsh form means “young warrior”.  This is what he needs to be right now, as we are dealing with some minor issues before he can come home from the hospital.  But, John means “God is gracious”.  I know this to be true, and I know I will never forget this all the days of my life now, for the gracious gift he has given us in our son.

“How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!”

--Psalm 139:17

We welcome and celebrate our son, Trey Evan, the Lord's heritage.