A name gives identity. A name gives sound to the stagnant air and purpose with intentionality. This is true since the beginning of time. We spend countless hours determining the syllables to pair together that are just right for our children, our churches, our businesses…even our pets. Names are so obviously important, and yet once the name is given, we rarely consider its impact on the world.
In our family, we hold on to the promises of our namesake. We trust the truths of our identity knowing they were given to us with much deliberateness by those who knew us before we were born when we were just a sparkle in an eye. We are Josh-Generous Leader, Arielle- Lioness of God, Aubrie-Leads with Wisdom, and Charlotte- Mighty Warrior. Lewis- Lion-Like. We are a pride, not only in our name but because we move boldly, even when it’s scary. We might take our time, but ultimately we fight the battles, earn the scars, and get back up. When a whisper in our ear says, “You cannot withstand the storm.”, we repeatedly roar back, “We are the storm.”
Our precious baby girl, Charlotte Grace, is already living out her name, “Mighty Warrior”. Our sweet “Lovie Dove” was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at two weeks old. Our journey so far has not always been easy. Many days of doctors and therapy. Days of grief and misunderstanding, but always days of joy. We hope the pages that follow fill you with hope. We look forward to sharing our story and experiences.
God doesn’t give the hardest battles to His toughest soldiers, He creates the toughest soldiers through life’s hardest battles. – Unknown
The Lewis Pride 
All I can say is that your Dad loves you and shares your joys and sorrows. Grace is the perfect name for that little girl. She has you as her mother, by the grace of God!
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