Elijah’s Story

First of all, the video below is Rated PG.  You (parents) can decide whether it is “friendly” for your kids.  My kids have watched it, but they’re MINE….you decide for yours:-).

I have taken lots of pictures and edited lots of video over the last 10 months and you all have been along for the ride.  This video is made to take you “behind the scenes” of the past month.

I say it in the video, but a HUGE thank you to each and every one of your prayers.  God has truly blessed our family with a great group of people surrounding us and I’m glad to consider you all, whether we have met or not, friends.

As we sat down for dinner tonight, brought to us by the Williams family, we thanked God for awesome friends.  Then Ria said something that really hits home for me.  She said, “so this is what a church family is like.”  We have done this childbirth thing a couple of times, but were not involved in a church at the time.  I’m in awe at the greatness that is in and around the Church that our Savior created.  People have brought us meals enough to feed us for weeks, gifts for Elijah and Ria, stopped by just to say hi…….Why?  Love, that’s why.  That’s what it’s all about folks…..Spread the Love of God to each and every one.  And then there are friends from Twitter and Facebook…..I haven’t even got a chance to read all of the messages yet and that says it all!  You guys and gals own a tremendous part of our hearts!  Thank you!

One last time (who am I kidding…I’ll say it again and again)….THANK YOU!  You have touched our hearts in ways I cannot explain with mere words.

Enjoy the video and thanks for taking this journey with us!!  If you’re like me, go full screen, crank it up and get out the tissues….

Elijah’s Story from Toby Keathley on Vimeo.

It’s uploaded to YouTube if that works better for ya, but the quality is much better with Vimeo.

Much more to come….Stay tuned!!

  • Terry(apostlethatrok

    Only two minutes in and I'm concerned about Elijah's parents. He better get the pen!

  • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org Pastor T

    LOL…let me know what ya think after it's over :D

  • Terry(apostlethatrok

    Yes…that was a typo, you putz! (I'm the putz here. I was thinkin' Squeakey would need the pad for his tears…)

    Ria, you look amazing! Elijah, welcome little buddy…you're gonna love it here! Hug your brother Gabe and sister Chaya for me. And give a shout out to yer pops…he's gettin' mighty handy with the editing skills! Thanks for the all access pass Keathleys!

    • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org Pastor T

      It's peeps like you that make this all worth while!!

  • http://www.lifespokinatcha.wordpress.com Pokinatcha

    Ah, that was beautiful you guys! Seriously it brought a little tear to my eyes! A beautiful family you have! Enjoy, because in a blink of eye they grow up!
    .-= Pokinatcha´s last blog ..My Friend Cabell =-.

    • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org Pastor T

      We will definitely enjoy all 3 of em!! Thanks Sarah!!

  • http://triednotfried.wordpress.com Debs

    Absolutely love this! Love your wife Pastor T….she rocks. Favorite part was the "Gurow up!" LOL You betcha…

    Huge blessings to you and your beautiful family,

    Debs
    .-= Debs´s last blog ..His Ways….. =-.

    • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org Pastor T

      Yes, she tells it like it is :-) . Thank you from both of us!!

  • http://www.philter48.com/ ckroboth

    So awesome… Elijah has a wonderful head start with you two as parents.

    Peace and love of Christ to you both….

    • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org Pastor T

      Let's hope he agrees with ya for awhile :-) !!

      Thank you!

  • Brandi

    Toby this is by far my fav birthing journey video….When Elijah is grown he will CHERISH this video and KNOW how LOVED he truly is…Good job, thanks for the speed time through vomitting lol…

    • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org Pastor T

      Yeah, I think that was sped up to 3000% and still seemed to last forever :-) . Luckily, the nurses positioned themselves in the right places most of the time :-) .

  • http://bryan-hills.blogspot.com bryan

    That was a great video.
    Elijah is a great addition to a great family.
    Thanks for sharing this.
    Welcome Elijah, to Steeler Nation.
    .-= bryan´s last blog ..Kennywood 2009 =-.

    • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org Pastor T

      That’s right….Gotta start em young and hope they don’t sway :-) .
      Thanks Bryan!

  • http://www.shapingthespace.net David

    What a great memento Toby!

    God has blessed you with a great family :D

    • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org Pastor_T

      That He has!!
      Thank you David!
      .-= Pastor_T´s last blog ..Elijah’s Story =-.

  • Dianne

    Hey Toby,
    Elijah is so cute. Congrad to both of you. Toby, you have a good looking family. All your children are very cute.
    Take care and God Bless. I enjoyed the videos and the photos.

    • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org Pastor T

      Hey Dianne!! Thanks for coming over from GPU to drop a line!!
      We have lucked out in the cute kid department!! Thank you!!
      I took a look at a few pics of your "kids" too….Good lookin boys!!!

  • http://kassota.wordpress.com tam

    what the wha!?!?! i had tears from the post before this one! can you just imagine me NOW!!

    oy!

    thats all i can say….
    .-= tam´s last blog ..pimp my post =-.

  • http://kassota.wordpress.com tam

    oh, and ria….you are a dynamo!

    and beautiful!
    .-= tam´s last blog ..pimp my post =-.

    • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org Pastor T

      Thanks again Tam!! Ria and I are two of your biggest fans :-) !! She's not a blog reader, but reads yours!!
      Now, if I could only get her to comment :P

      • http://kassota.wordpress.com tam

        aawww. thanks!

        ria's got 3 kids….PLUS YOU – who'd have time to comment on blogs???
        ;)
        :D
        .-= tam´s last blog ..pimp my post =-.

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