Tuesday, February 1, 2011

What's behind the name

Josey /j(o)-sey/ as a girls name is a variant of Josephine (hebrew), and the meaning of Josey is "Jehovah increases" or "God will add".

The name Josey had special meaning to me after losing my sister 6 1/2 years ago. I always wanted to name my first baby after her. I want my children to know about her and learn from her example. At a young age she was confident in herself, and unashamed of her love for Jesus. All the little marks in her Bible, poems, and art she made where little things left behind that I want to show Josey someday so she can know who her Tante Jessica was.
Jessica and me when we were little

I am very thankful that God has added to our family.

Josey's middle name Marie. Marie was Jessica's middle name. Casey's Grandma's name is Mary, and my Oma's name is Maria, so we were very happy to choose this middle name! There are more family members with this name to!

Josey Marie McCausland!

1 comment:

the Kohrs said...

awe Tara. this makes me cry. i am crying. I remember that dress, I remember that day, that time in our lives. Jehovah has added and will continue to add. Jess has left a legacy for our family that I hope all our children can someday grow up with and carry the same strength and confidence their tante had!