It was a beautiful time in St. Paul Minnesota. Well, the weather was a little cold, but it was bright and shiny inside and out. You see we were celebrating a new member of the family. Our sweet little Tenley Rose was born on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. She and her mommy (Candi) did great … they were both happy and healthy. I love my new grand daughter, she is precious and I especially like her name.
Although the name Tenley holds no great significance in the family, her middle name does. The name Rose has been a favorite in my family for many years. My daughter has named her daughter with this special middle name to honor my mom, her own mom (that’s me) and her sister. Take a look at how the name Rose has continued to be a tradition in our family.
- It began with Rose Agnes — my Grandmother (mom to my mom); my daughter’s great grandmother
- Rose Rita — Rose Agnes’ daughter, my mom, and my daughter’s grandmother
- Pamela Rose — that’s me; my daughter’s mom
- Andrea Rose — that’s my niece; my sister Sandy’s daughter; my daughter’s cousin
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Arlee Rose — that’s my niece; another one of my sisters’ (Donna) daughter; another one of my daughter’s cousins
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Hollie Rose — that’s my daughter; sister to my daughter; the cousin to Andrea Rose and Arlee Rose, and the Auntie to Miss Tenley
- Fallon Rose – That’s my great niece; Arlee Rose’s daughter, Donna’s granddaughter, and a cousin once removed to my daughters
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Hailey Rose — that’s my great niece; Andrea Rose’s sister’s (Elaina) daughter and Andrea Rose’s niece, and a cousin once removed to my daughters
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Tenley Rose — that’s my daughter’s daughter; my other daughter’s niece, and my granddaughter
Isn’t that wonderful? So what’s in a name? The Bible says:
“A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1)
I’m glad and honored that Eric and Candi chose ROSE as Tenley’s middle name … that’s a GOOD name!
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Pamela Rose Williams, Founder of Christianity Every Day, is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband, Dr. Michael L. Williams have served in Christian ministry since 2001. She has Master of Ministry in Biblical Counseling and Bachelor’s in Christian Education degrees. Most of her time is spent as a professional editor and writer, working with many Christian authors and artists. She also uses her extensive experience in information technology providing Christ-centered teaching tools and resources for people all over the world. To learn more about Pamela visit her About page.
