Mar 23, 2010
Telling Orison About TWINS!
I thought some of you would like to see the video of Abraham and me telling 5-year-old Orison about his twin sisters. Actually, I know some of you want to see this, because you specifically asked me to film it!
A little background…Orison desperately wanted a sister this time around. He’s been praying for another one for two and a half years! So this was a sweet moment all around.
Enjoy!
My favorite part: “Actually five!” So incredibly sweet.
It was so wonderful to watch, brought tears to my eyes…thx for sharing!
Thanks for sharing. Love the matching pony-tails.
Yeah, except Abraham’s is thicker & nicer than mine. Grrrr…
Totally ditto on the matching pony-tails.
And, totally just cried about it all over again.
SO SWEET! I can’t believe his tender heart at five years old to say there would be “actually five”. Oh how dear this is!!! So genuinely excited for you!
okay– I definitely just teared up at the “actually 5″ part. HOW sweet is he??
this was SO sweet. i’m so glad you’re not pregnant with 25 babies! love you!
i’m bawling.
This was so great to watch! I definitely think 25 sisters would be crazy though! Give Orison a big hug for saying “actually five”, best part of the video! :)
That is so cute! Congrats :)
What a sweet response!! Love, love, loved it! thanks for sharing
The “actually five” put me waaaay over the edge!
Congratulations again!
Tell Orison he is powerful. He can make a grown man cry 2000 miles away.
Tears! What a sweet, sweet kid!
Since Orison is getting all the love, I’ve got to mention Morrow… I love that in his own little way he was rejoicing (even though he is clueless). I love him! We’ve been praying that God would answer Orison’s prayers and I can’t wait to see how this strengthens his faith.
Could you imagine 25 babies? My word.
Love you.
So sweet. I loved how he changed it to “actually five.”
Thank you for sharing your joy with us…
this is so dear it brings tears to my eyes. we had a 3 year old and 22 month old when we found out at our 20 week ultrasound that we were having twins… same thing – we had always found just one heartbeat and I was just measuring a little big…. such a fun surprise! the weight gain came fast, and finally huge and healthy babies were born. Now the twins are 21 months old, big brother is 5 and big sister is about to be 4. we are amazed at God’s great kindness to our family, as well as how he has stretched my capacity to be mommy to all these dear ones. good things are in store for you!
I had tears. I LOVE your blog, love your story… I kind of stalk you guys : ) your kids are amazing cute and sweet- love hearing what Orison will say next. Thank you for sharing! and CONGRATS
Molly & Abe, I’m so HAPPY for you all. I’m crying right now and so thankful to God for giving you the blessing of twins. I loved when Orison said,”actually five.”
Oh! Oh! Oh! More tears! This is the most precious video EVER!! Oh, those boys are beautiful!!
agree with everyone else…i think that orison’s response to how many children you have shows just how well you have loved him. rejoicing with you all!
I’m just a puddle of tears. What a sweet moment – thanks for sharing it with us!!! Your boys are so precious!
Molly, I have followed your blog for some time. I comment occasionally and have prayed for you and been blessed by your vulnerability. I sit here spilling over with tearful joy… such a sweet gift God has given to you. Little Orison’s, “Actually, five!” was the best. Such a beautiful testimony of God’s heart for all of you. Thank you for sharing.
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I have been following you for awhile, having gone to Bethlehem in my college days. LOVED this video, as did my daughter (who is the same age as Morrow). I, too, like so many others, began to tear up when Morrow said, “Actually 5!” Just love how his little heart is so conscious and tender of his sister’s life, even though it was not lived on this earth. Truly a sweet family you are blessed with.
Makes me smile. So sweet.
So sweet! I totally cried.
If you could post something one of these days that doesn’t end with me having tears rolling down my face, that would be nice. ;) Seriously, so happy for you and your whole family.
oh my word…i love this!
Ok, I’m all alone in the room watching this and I just cried. What a dork I am. But that was just great. So excited for you guys!
His comments are so sweet, I have to say it…
that was so adorable! so excited for you guys! 25 girls…lol!
This is so precious I can hardly keep myself from bawling! I feel like I’m apart of your family being able to experience this. Orison is just the most precious child and so smart and articulate! I love this so much. Thanks for sharing with all of us here in cyberland.
that was precious! so, so happy for you guys.
I always thought it was so weird how people could cry over certain things but this blog has turned me into the biggest baby ever. Congrats! I’m so happy for the seven of you! :)
“We have twins?” That is the most precious thing ever. I’m so excited for your family! God is so good!
Well, there I go again, getting all choked up about your two beautiful babies! :)
Don’t want to overwhelm your comment box with “Comment Love” but had to tell you how lovely and tender Orison’s comment was. 23 years ago I was pregnant with twins, had a 3 year old and my second son turned 2 on April 1. My oldest son who turned 4 just before the twins arrived would draw pictures of me as a big B with two little stick figures in the bottom of the B. These drawings are still precious to us. It is such a blessing to have multiples. So, we had 4 sons 4 years old and under. A helpful book I used was call “My first 300 babies” and those early years many states away from family was manageable and days I miss even now. I rejoice in God’s abundant blessings to you. Our precious only daughter arrived 3 years later, Emilie. (ps she was one of Orison’s Sunday School helpers when he was 3 and she was an Insight student)
Mrs. Brown – totally was reading your comment and thought, this sounds like Mrs. Brown! Crazy to see you on here. :-) Love your story.
- Jenny “Jeffrey”
Hi Jenny, Yah it is me. I do appreciate reading these posts and having twins is something I identify with in joy. I have learned much about grieving a loss through Molly that has helped me minister to others. Small world when you are part of the body. Read yours and Kate’s since your mom shared the sites with me. maybe your next will be two! How cool would that be?
The “Actually 5!” is the thing that got me bawling! Kids just have a way of making the bittersweet SOO sweet! My girls never forget to include their brother Ethan (who was stillborn in June of ’07) into the mix when counting family members! “You have four kids mom…but it’s actually five kids!” What a blessing. Congrats Piper family….my heart is overwhelmed by God’s goodness!!
ahhhh THE CUTEST!!!! Congrats!! love love, keely
YEAH!!!
Praise God! it was so precious watching this!! =) I am a passer byer from your mother and father-in-law’s twitter. =)
If Orison already acts like that, he will be an excellent big brother to your two daughters. By the way, you have to save that video to show his wife someday, seriously.
I have to say, though, Morrow’s “yeah!” is too cute for words.
I’m totally going to cry. This is precious.
“We have twins?!” << the look on his face here is priceless
"I like ginger ale!" << lol
Actually five.
Oh my goodness. I hate that he understands the brokenness and decay of this world, but the hope of Heaven and the understanding of what we GET when we die, that is priceless, you know?
I hope Hannah Mae will understand that hope as well.
‘We get two?’ : )
That was so sweet. I love those moments.
What a wonderful announcement and how sweet you are to share such a special moment! I found your blog though Jody’s blog and will be adding it to my list of favorites!
All life is a gift, but oh how precious these baby girls are going to be…beautiful! <3
Oh my gosh that was the sweetest! I got teary eyed. I’m such a sap. =)
“actually five” oh my …so sweet.
What a sweet moment! So glad you got it on video.
Glad I finally got a peek at your bright kitchen :)
Okay, that was the cutest thing EVER. :D
my husband and i read yours and Abraham’s blogs, and we were both crazy excited for you guys. “congratulations” doesn’t seem like a big enough word.
I’m with Morrow: YES!
Thanks! This girlfriend ‘needed’ to be part of the joy ‘in person’ now I am!
hugs all around.
d
“Actually, five!” that made my heart melt. How precious that Orison remembers his sweet sister Felicity. I hope with all my heart that our little Eliana thinks of her big brother Isaac that same way.
Your Orison videos makes me look forward to having kids that (hopefully) say funny, crazy, and sweet things.
This is so wonderful! I especially loved watching all the giddyness everyone was sharing. So happy for all of you!
This is adorable! Thanks for sharing. You have a lot of work to do if you want to fulfill Orison’s dream of 25 sisters!
I’m fairly new to reading your blog…and have been excited along with you about your exciting news of twins! :) I had a miscarriage a little over a year ago after battling with infertility for 2 years, and so it blesed my heart to hear Orison say, “Actually five!”
What tender hearts the Lord gives to His children… :)
I´m happy about his comment for the same reason, we had a miscarriage. The whole attitude of this Piper family, aknowledging all their children, blesses me.
I was fine until the end. * weeping * I’m so happy for your family Molly. I love how you have taught your son to grieve, rejoice and remember. Thanks for showing us how to do that too. Love you.
Precious. I love how joy is contagious… so very happy for your WHOLE family. :)
An absolutely precious moment. Thank you for sharing it.
So sweet!
What a sweet and perceptive little boy! Thanks so much for sharing…..
SO SWEET! I began crying after about 10 sec. :)
I love it and am so excited for everyone. God is so gracious to us!!
Molly, I don’ t know you, but Jenny R. is my sister’s sister-in-law and they both mention you often. So… I feel like I know you! :) Anyway, when we took my sister down to visit Jenny last week in Houston, she told us about the twins and I had the biggest case of goosebumps at the news! What a blessing…
I found you through a couple of other blogs and I just have to tell you that your big news has just warmed my heart over the past couple of days! I’m praying for your sweet family and your precious pregnancy.
Your sons are ADORABLE by the way!!!
Watched this with my two oldest kids, then told them your family’s story in a nutshell. They couldn’t understand why Mommy was crying by the end… I can’t imagine how many tears have already been shed over your two little girls!
Thanks for sharing your lives with all of us through your blogs. You are bringing SUCH glory to God.
So incredibly precious! Congratulations – God is good!
Thank you, Molly, for sharing that!!
Wow, that is precious! My children always mention our little one in Heaven when counting their siblings. And my oldest son started praying for a baby sister when he was 5 and prayed for 2 years until she came. Then he got another baby sister 2 years after that! So very happy for you all!
Precious. …. and a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:6
What a precious moment to have recorded. I’m happy for your family!
I thought the request to take the goblet with the sparkling cider outside was great! He’s a cutie!
Wow Molly you have so many people excited for you on this!
That was incredibly sweet, thank you for sharing it! It officially made my day…
So sweet!! What a great kid you have there!!! :-) (and yep, I’m crying!)
Oh my, he is one smart little boy. You put an all-day smile on my face.
That is one of the most precious things I’ve ever seen! SO SWEET!!!!
I’m still smiling about all of this. I also like it that you and Abraham have matching pony tails. :)
Awww…”actually 5″. So sweet. Thanks for sharing that special moment!
That just might be the sweetest thing I have ever seen. My heart is celebrating with your whole family!
Orison is precious. (25 sisters?! :) Wow!)
Morrow is precious too …didn’t mean to leave him out!
Molly, This is wonderful. My favorite part is how Orison is speechless for a moment as the news sinks in! And my next and most favorite part is how he realizes you’ll have 5 kids. Praise God for small ones with an eye to the eternal. God is so good. Again, congratulations!
Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing.
there’s a book called, “God gave us two” about twins. But of course, you already knew that.
LOVE everything about the video, your faces, your voices, and being able to be with you during that celebration. THANK YOU!!!!
That is such a happy scene to watch, thankyou for letting us see.
how sweet! he is going to make such a good big brother! congratulations Piper family!!
Thank you…what beautiful moments you’ve shared.
Ok, so I was laughing and smiling while you were talking with him… then Orison said “actually five” and I burst out crying. So beautiful and precious. My heart is overflowing right now for you all and it’s showing up as tears. Blessings to you all.
A W E S O M E :)
Molly – you and Abraham have figured out how to monopolize the blog-world! We’ll all be enjoying the months ahead. I’m praying for you every day.
“Actually five!”
No dry eyes here either…….such a sweet and tender moment.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you for sharing that. I love that my four children always count the baby I lost before any of them were even born.
Orison is just precious….”actually five” was just so so sweet! What a big thinker he is at such a young age :)
Hi Molly, I’ve read your blog for a while. My second daughter arrived a couple of months after Felicity did. And I remember how heartbroken I was for you, from one mama to another. But to see how God has been faithful in your life, even through the valleys, and now….TWIN GIRLS!!! I was overjoyed to hear the news! I have two girls also, and I can’t even tell you enough the joy these two bring into my life. Congratulations!!!
Molly….I’m sobbing…but it’s absolute tears of joy!!! And those last few words, “Actually five”….how very precious.
Wow! What that recious blessing! Congrats on the twin GIRLS! I know tnat neither of these tiny sweet ones replaces their older sister, but my first thought was of the verse where God promises to restore the years the locust have eaten…
Thanks for bringing tears of joy once again! We LOVE sharing things with our 4-year old & seeing the response. Orison seems like such a sweetheart! Love that you celebrated with “kid’s champagne” (our household name), little things mean so much to them at that age. Molly, you are constantly in my prayers for peaceful sleep.
Adorable. Thanks for sharing.
SO SWEET!!!! I can’t even see what I am typing because tears are rolling down my face. That is the sweetest video ever, and the “actually five” comment I think sent me over the edge. Your family is adorable and your children are beautiful! Praying for all of you in this time of expectancy and blessing!
Thanks, Molly, for sharing your family time with all of us! Your boys are precious!
SOOOO CUTE! love seeing your family rejoicing and especially with grateful hearts to GOD.
It was a great idea to video this moment! What a beautiful family you have. I volunteer at a crisis pregnancy center where I often see anything but happiness with the news of pregnancy…and too often I’m appealing & praying for the lives of these little precious ones to be spared.
It’s a joy to see such happiness for a change!
Blessings from Atlanta,
Susan
I’m so glad you posted this…your family is just so sweet! I love Morrow…he has sure grown! The touchdown move is the best! Orison is so quick! I love how he caught on to your thoughts….25 sisters!!
Thinking and praying for you all!! Are you sleeping better yet?
Crying all over again. I actually got goose bumps too. Thank you so much for sharing such a special, sweet moment with all of us. And how cute is Orison, saying he wanted 25 sisters?? !!!! Your family is the best.
I didn’t have time to watch the video or read the blurb, but I assume from the headline this is what you told Orison about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EXZF5rcli8
Thanks for sharing this very private moment for you family with all of us. I am blessed to have seen it!
I think one of the sweetest things of the whole ordeal is Orison actually experiencing answered prayer after 2 years of patiently praying. That’s a huge lesson for a five year old :)
Molly – we have never met, but I have really enjoyed reading your blog. I love that when Orison was adding up 2 plus 2 equals 4, he corrected himself and said 5. What a precious thing that is! Thank you for your honesty and your Christ centered blogging. It’s encouraging and refreshing!
Oops, I entered the wrong website on my last post. Not that you need it, but I thought I’d correct it.
Molly,
Love how excited Orison is for two sisters. And it totally touched me, more than you can imagine, when he corrected himself as to the number of kids. Praying for you all.
Christine
That was the sweetest and most precious moment – thanks for sharing it! What a sweet family you have.
Absolutely precious. I love how Orison said “We’re having twins?!” And especially how he said “We’re going to have four kids…no actually, 5!”
What a precious family. And what a blessing that you all know it comes from God!
Soooo precious! Congratulations :)
Sue
That is the sweetest thing I’ve seen all week. Orison’s joy is contagious.
(And if you don’t have the book “God Gave Us Two” already, check it out. It took me two years before I could read it without choking up. And I’m not even a mom to twins.)
I came to your blog from Kelly’s Korner. This video almost made me cry! What a SUPER sweet little boy you have. I am so happy For you and your family!!!
Oh my Molly, when he said, “So we have 4 babies.” I knew in your heart what you were really thinking, but then that sweet little boy, with His, “actually 5″ he knew too. I see that same thing with all my kids, but when they are so young and really get it, it just tugs at your heart. I never want my kids to forget Samuel and then I am reminded that it will be almost impossible. We value life, and are repeatedly reminded of what a blessing he was… just like your sweet daughters and just like these 2 new daughters. What an amazing blessing Molly. I am praising God with you… If I could ask for prayer for something… I haven’t been able to conceive again since losing Samuel almost 17 months ago. I long for the Lord to open my womb again. Thanks Molly!
So thankful for the 2 very precious, little miracles you are growing:) Absolutely adorable video:)
Sara
i love you guys so much. thanks for sharing your life, molly and abraham.
Thanks for sharing that. What a sweet moment. I love visiting your site and am excited for the adventure to come to you soon. Twins!
I came over from Lisa Collinsworth’s blog when she blogged about your exciting news! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
That has to be one of the most precious videos ever! Your joy is so obvious- it’s almost tangible! I have never even been to your site before, yet I sat here with tears in my eyes. What a precious video to have. Thank you for sharing this. God is so good. :)
Molly, I don’t think I’ve ever commented before, but have followed your blog for a little while.
I love that Orison wants 25 sisters. Also, “actually five”. I love his heart.
Thanks for letting us see this! Joy, joy, joy.
so sweet!
thanks for sharing this precious moment with people you don’t even know.
Goodness gracious – who is not grinning through tears?! How WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing that with us.
Our God is so great. . . . Many congratulations!
- sarah in Canada
Awww, that was so precious! He was thrilled. And when Orison said “Acutally 5″ was so sweet and tender. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
I love Orison! What a precious little boy . . . actually five. Thank you Jesus!
Molly…I know you through jennapants;) and I have been overwhelmed at times by the blessings I’ve received from your journey. That Orison is crazy adorable. He just openw his mouth with this edible voice…as many have mentioned “actually five” had to have meant so much to you. Yes! Thank you Jesus!!
The look on his face when he processed “two” is priceless! Love it! Congratulations!
Wow! Congratulations! I can’t think of more capable and gracious parents to bestow such a gift!
This is so cute!! This is one to save and let him see years and years from now! You guys are such great and loving parents. Your joy comes through so clear!!
Trike
What a treasure to have that! His sister’s are going to have so much fun watching it one day.
I am utterly in tears for you! That’s all I can say. :)
LOVE this. He is unbelievably precious. Thanks for sharing!
Listening to OTR’s “White Horse” just now, and I imagined the six of you all together visiting Felicity’s grave together, and my breath caught in my throat.
I’m so thankful and happy for you all.
Thank-you for sharing your story with the world! So beautiful and powerful!! God is so faithful and His Word does not return void! Praying for you family! (that Orison is PRECIOUS)
Absolutely beautiful! I am crying right now watching that. When Orison said actually five I bet your heart was so happy he thought of your sweet Felicity. It makes my heart sad to see him and think about the loss of his sister for him. I’m sorry if this makes you upset, I’m just so sorry for your loss. But what an awesome Lord we have…TWINS! So exciting! Praying for you and congrats again!
I saw your father at a conference a few days ago and he told me about your twin baby daughters.(He thought I knew). I was simply overwhelmed with joy for you and your precious family. I heard the news with tears streaming down my face. What a precious video of you telling Orison about the babies. Lane and I are rejoicing with you both giving thanks to God. With much love to all of you.
Thanks for posting this! I have followed your blog for a couple of years, and when I read the post about your twins I was as excited about what God did! I have told so many people, and I don’t think I could have been more excited for you if you were my own sister.
That is SO sweet! I love this snippet of your life!
You know… I just re-watched this… Maybe Orison knew something the ultrasound techs took a couple more weeks to find out! So he got his first spontaneous wish! :)
Sending y’all love!