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Think you can guess her name?



    Thank you thank you to everyone who has wished us well during this pregnancy! This has been a huge journey for us, and we’re so glad you could share it with us! And now, if you don’t mind, I’ll share a little story with you.

    It all started 5 years ago, when I had my 3rd child, a sweet little cholicy boy named Ashton. My marriage was falling apart, and I knew I was done having children. But even though I knew I was done, I knew there was a little baby girl still up there in heaven waiting for me. I just didn’t know how I could possibly bring her into this world. So I was content with my 3 little children, and told God “I’m sorry, but I just can’t have her right now. I know you understand.”

    Fast forward to 2 years ago, when my marriage failed and I was SO GLAD I stopped having children when I did. I simply couldn’t imagine being a single mom raising a newborn. This is the point in my story where you all know that I started a preschool so I could stay home with my beautiful children.

    And then I met my sweet hubby. After a whirlwind courtship of just 7 weeks we were married. He became a father of 3 overnight (they know he is their stepfather but they adore him so much they call him “Dad”) but he still hoped that someday he might have a child or two of his own. Though I finally had my BODY back and so wished I didn’t have to go through the miserable weight gain again, I slowly became excited about the idea as well.

    A year into our marriage, we knew it was time. And we got pregnant immediately. We were so thankful! I contemplated if this was the time that my baby girl would finally come join our family. And sure enough, at just 7 weeks along, when I saw her for the first time as a little tadpole in the ultrasound, I KNEW it was HER. Of course, the ultrasound wouldn’t prove it until 20 weeks, but I knew all along she was finally ours. And that’s when her name came to me as well. It was so beautiful, so sweet. Like it had always been her name.

    So after a busy pregnancy with life flashing by quicker than we could catch up, she joined our family at 3:29 p.m. on July 7, 2010. And our life has been so much richer ever since!

    YOUR TURN!

    Now who thinks they know her name? Her first and middle initials are S.M. Post your guesses below! Good luck!

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    Joy Anderson

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    Preschool expert Joy Anderson is the creator of Preschool In A Box, the complete business kit to help women start preschools in their homes. She is the founder of the home preschool model and has helped thousands of women create a supplemental or full-time income by simply teaching preschool classes to 3- to 5-year-olds for a few hours each day. She still runs her own wildly successful preschool and can often be found running after her five children and husband in Boise, Idaho.

    71 thoughts on “Think you can guess her name?”

    6. Brenda

      Hi Joy

      Going through a divorce is very painful but I believe we are not meant to be alone and you received a double gift, one of a precious baby girl and the other a father and loving husband.

      God is good! Congratulations and I know she will be everything you want her to be. All the best and may God bless and keep you and your family.

      Kindest
      Brenda

    7. Gift Expressions

      Congratulations! She is adorable. As far as her name, the only one that comes to mind is Sarah Marie. I don’t think that’s it though, by the way you described getting her name.

      Enjoy her!

    10. Michelle T

      Congratulations! What a cutie! My guess is Sydney Madison. Whatever you chose I’m sure it’s perfect for her though 🙂

    14. Tammy Stevens

      Joy,

      I am so happy for you guys! Babies are such a blessing. Look at me…..I had my body back too!! Atfer a “birthday celebration” that went out the door and I was with child once again. She is my reason for contacting you in the first place because I refused to go back to work when she was born. Now I’m living my dream because of her (and you)-I have finally opened my pre-school after YEARS of saying I’m going to one day. Congratulations to you and your hubby (and the big brothers). My guess on her name……….Samori or Saige Miracle. No matter her name, she has wonderful parents! All the best.
      Tammy

    21. Priscilla P. Jumuad

      Congratulations! Oh, such a blessing, a pretty and cute little girl.
      I have two guesses here: Sue Marie and Sandra Mae

      Priscilla

    22. Arline Oliphint

      Congratulations! She’s a real sweetie (of course). I laughed at the Sallie Mae guess because I thought of that, too (but not for real). And all those “Sarah” guesses! Sarah is the first thing that popped into my head, too… before I read any comments. So I’m going to guess Sarah Michelle.

    23. Mike S

      In the Bible Sarah had to wait a long time for a baby and God gave her a baby boy. You had to wait a long time for a baby girl, so my guess is Sarah. Marie is my guess for her middle name.

    25. Valerie Carper

      You have a precious angel. I’m going to guess “Sarah Madison” and if allowed another guess, “Sarah Marie”.

    26. Pilar M.

      Joy, Congratulations,

      God bless you with a pretty and cute baby.

      God bless and keep your family every day.

    28. Khrystine Kelsey

      She is gorgeous! How wonderful to know miracles still happen. Just to be different I am guessing Samantha Michelle. Congratulations!

    29. Margaret

      I think it’s nearly unanimous….your lovely daughter’s name is Sarah Marie.

      Best of wishes to you and your husband, your little angel on earth, and her big brothers!

    30. Sophie

      Well, the first name popped into my head was Sophia Marie (probably since it is so close to my name). Im sure whatever you named her it is beautiful!

    32. Trisha

      Congratulations!! I’m sure you are a wonderful mother and your kids are so lucky to have you as their mom. I hope things are going well and everyone is adjusting to your new bundle:)

    33. Paula Farris

      What a beautiful baby! How blessed you are! Congratulations! My first guess was Sarah Marie, but I’m going to go with Sunshine Meadow instead because it sounds like such a beautiful place to be, much like the life you are living.

      Blessings!
      Paula Farris

    34. Cathy Driver

      Congrats to your family and welcome the new bundle of joy my guess will be samone mircale she is she cute

    37. Kristen

      Congrats to you and your family!! She is a beautiful little girl! The only name that comes to mind is Sarah Marie.

    38. daryl

      How beautiful and comforting is your story with a wonderful ending! I have 3 children and went through a devastating divorce and met my soulmate. I already had a girl and 2 boys and my love had girls so no children berween just love partnership and friendship. I have started a preschool fullfilling my dream. I think her name is Serena Marie or Sarah Michele

    39. Omolara Elizabeth Ogunbosi

      Sweetheart,
      I rejoice with you & your family on the arrival of the bundle of Joy.

      You’ve been a channel of blessing to so many of us.

      I wish you & your the best in life.

      Sweet Mary is the name on my mind.

      Congrats!,
      Lara. (Nigeria)

    41. Jose

      She is sooo cute 🙂 Congrats! I am happy for you. Enjoy and all the best.
      I think her name is “Sally Mae”

      Jose

    42. Marcia

      Hi Joy,I rejoice with your family with this new bundle of joy,may you cherish each moment with her.This is such a special for me too because my son give his life to chirst on that very same day.

    45. marie

      dear joy,

      congratulations..i just wish i am there to see the baby and and you..u have inspired me, and am happy for the arriveal of the new member in tour family..god bless you.
      i think her name is sunshine marie..she bring light and joy to evryone..

      marie
      Phillipines

    47. Stephanie Harrison

      How about Susannah Marie. Congratulations Joy and to you too Marcia:) Glory be to God!

    48. Holly

      Funny how almost everyone says Sarah Marie. That was my first thought too. Just in case it’s not I’ll Suzann.

    49. Tim

      Congratulations Joy, Sadie Marie is absolutely beautiful! I’ve stayed on your email list not because I’m particularly interested in Pre-school, but because I love your story. You are indeed blessed! I’ve enjoyed watching your business grow and mature and look forward to seeing where you go from here.

      Blessings to you, your hubby and to little S.M.,
      Tim

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