Welcoming Xander Francis!

Here he is! Big moment for us. We talk about his name and so forth. Happy 4th of July!
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[@candyjamaican]

When you think you know EVERYTHING then you stumble on a 3 yr old documentary about "Bruderhof". 2 days later i'm still in the rabbit hole and now here. I'm shocked I have never heard about this sect. Congrats on the little man

[@1Kaileegirl]

Same here

[@IcelanderUSer]

Ive never heard of them either. I’d never heard of “purple martins” either, which somehow led to this self righteous group.

[@deborahgate965]

I watched a random video this morning, and now I'm going down that same rabbit hole too! It's interesting to see how other people live.

[@kristinamurphy7368]

I'm in the rabbit hole with you! It's a nice one! :)

[@carol-gz6nc]

same

[@leahwebb982]

Zander is a fish in Eurasia. Your Xander is quite a special blessing.

[@LadyExec8]

May God bless Xander with a long and happy life!

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much

[@danielamicallef9592]

Wishing all children could have this kind of care. Congrats on welcoming such a beautiful angel into the world. May he, like you, comtribute to a better world in his time. Many blessings from Malta.

[@katherineblackburn813]

Oh my word I love his little sounds! There is no greater gift from God than his love brought forth through a child. God bless your growing family .

[@janesmith9024]

He is lovely. When my final baby was found to be twins it was the happiest day of my life - imagine getting two at once.

[@melissas2950]

Awww...i love those little baby noises. Blessings! He is a sweetie!

[@Godhelpus62]

He’s absolutely beautiful! What a blessing! 🙏🏻💜👼🏻✝️😇

[@mq9413]

How precious of you to share the blessing of your child. May your days be filled with love.

[@delphinium5555]

He's beautiful, Laura! Enjoy. Our second baby died from SIDS, it sadly affected my life so badly due to mental health problems. Make the most of every moment. I just adore babies! God bless you and your lovely family. Am loving learning all about your community, thank you for sharing so much!

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

I am so sorry to hear that. Heartbreaking. So important what you say about treasuring every moment.

[@chrisberry7712]

I read your comment, and it touched my heart so deeply. I hold you in prayer!

[@dannyplaqlez347]

I first saw the video about how the 2 of you get to know each other and i hoped that your marrige would be blessed whit children,makes le happy to see that Xander is gifted ,may he be healthy in Jesus name,Amen

[@yvetteduffy8567]

Congratulations the both of you what a precious blessing , so happy for your family bless you.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@megangaukroger4195]

Love the shirt Chris!! Francis (along with John) is one of the male names on my father's side of the family

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

So cool! I think names are so interesting. Thanks for your comment

[@fionamacvane3187]

An adorable child and what a beautiful name.

[@leighmuggleton701]

Thanks for a lovely presentation of a part of life at the Bruderhof. I live in Inverell NSW Australia. There is a community called Danthonia Bruderhof which my husband and myself have friends there. We are christians and enjoyed your lovely fresh presentation. May God Bless you both. Xander is a lovely name.

[@whitemorgan1313]

Congratulations!!! My 7 year old grandson’s name is Xander James. It was a little more unique than what I would have chosen when I first heard it, but it totally grew on me & I quickly loved it. I find it doesn’t matter what one names their child, not everyone will like it, and that’s just fine. 😉 My Xander turns 8 in a few weeks & he’s such an amazing blessing, as I’m sure your Xander is to you and your family. God bless you all during this exciting time in your lives. ♥️

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Love that!

[@taraburke826]

Congratulations! The name is wonderful! Your joy is contagious! He is beaitiful.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@GK-vV]

Dear Laura, oal the best to Xander Francis, to you and your family too

[@conscientiousswimmer5380]

He is so cuuuuute!!! Congratulations!! Xander sounds like a fab name, makes me think of a philosopher

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Would be too funny if we raised a philosopher!

[@janetpell7697]

Well done Laura for popping out another beautiful baby. Congratulations to you and all of your family..

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@normamimosa5991]

Xander looks like his dad. Great name. Xander Parish, an amazing principal dancer with the Mariinsky Ballet!

[@kaykalda9674]

I think what you name your baby is your business. Love that you gave him a family name to connect you all. Congratulations!!

[@sandyfaithbringer6072]

Xander is a very blessed baby to have such wonderful parents!

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Alexander is my brother’s second name - I like Xander too! He is a beautiful baby. God bless you all! ❤️🇨🇦

[@princessbagley]

Such a Beautiful Boy!! Congratulations!!

[@leannecheater9713]

Congrats lovely you are glowing. What a beautiful baby and glad to see all your support. God bless xxx

[@paulb.7660]

Congratulations for your beautiful son, Laura. Thx for sharing love like this

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@tabithakimani7499]

Congratulations to both of you. Lovely child

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

You are so kind

[@hundo9314]

Am so happy you are being treated so well and getting to have time to enjoy your beautiful new baby. 👶👦

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Yes! Thank you!

[@sarahlomize819]

Congratulations! Babies are such a gift. He is precious!

[@rev.carlosparada4353]

Ohhhh... Dios les siga bendiciendo como familia. Que este niño del centenario crezca como discípulo de Jesús ❤️ Muchos saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Gracias! We hope he will!

[@josephcoralluzzo8147]

Hi Laura... Just received our annual christmas card from your parents. So glad all are doing well...GOD bless your family

[@Chuloon]

Beautiful baby & beautiful family! Congratulations to you for becoming 4

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you!

[@jenniferreidthompson5496]

Congratulations ! He is beautiful! I loved how you shared the gift of community and the importance of it💜

[@adsromek]

Beautiful. My son is 22 mos. had the same onesie when he was that age 🥰🥰

[@1951kvk]

Blessings to your family, praying for your continued good health and happiness.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you!

[@nadiagoddard227]

Congratulations on the birth of your son he looks adorable and I am so happy for you both

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!!

[@gracefulhumble7248]

God bless you and your family, such a beautiful blessing xx

[@rhondawickham5468]

What a beautiful blessing. God is good.

[@robertschiavone5095]

I am not a believer. But I was raised by good parents. Along the way though life I have learned many things. I just came across a few of you'll video's. You guys have a beautiful family. Look very happy. And I am sure the world is a better place because it has you guys in it.

[@lynnewilliams542]

Congratulations on your newest arrival. How exciting for you.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@cooperfreckles]

He is beautiful! I love his name. If we all had more faith the world would be a better place. I have a rare autoimmune disease. So I can not go to church right now in person. It is to dangerous being near other people . I miss it so much. Even our tiny little church. I just watched a documentary on living Bruderhof very interesting. Looks like a peaceful fulfilled way to live.

[@jaynareynolds3684]

Wow! God gave you a baby! So wonderful! Congratulations!

[@SF-ru3lp]

Every health and happiness to ye all! Lovely name.

[@MsNZgal]

what a lovely special couple you are. I think your children are truly blessed to have parent's like you.

[@ishaprasad8789]

Such a sweet Godly couple. God bless you and your lovely family 🙏✝️❤️🎻

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

You are so kind

[@JordynRGraham]

I am so happy for you and your growing family! May you always take care of one another.

[@c.l.5877]

YOU ARE SO A LOVELY FAMILY! SO NATURAL AND BEAUTIFUL LOVE YOUR FAMILY! WISH YOU ALL GODS BLESSINGS! SEE YOU IN HEAVEN!!

[@vanessahinds8320]

I have a grandson named Xander Cade. He is amazing little man. My daughter and I looked up names in older generations, it totally fits him! Congratulations on your Xander! He is precious! 😍

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

That is awesome!

[@HeyLetsTalkAboutIt]

He’s adorable! Congratulations!

[@yakovmatityahu]

He is so cute... Congratulations Laura...may the lord bless your family abundantly...

[@haylimyers119]

“”I decided I’d rather lie about the miracle of birth to my son to hopefully inspire faith in him’’ the basis of all religion, lying to inspire faith. Way to go.

[@WYGTYA]

Exactly

[@haylimyers119]

Blew my mind she said those words lol I've never heard a more honest statement about the way religion is formed and promoted in my life.

[@sofiahormazabal1084]

Yep

[@simplyivyvine2617]

People lie about the miracle of birth all the time. Whether they’re religious or not. In my time working as a childcare provider I’ve heard; “He got into my tummy by magic” “The baby fairy will bring the baby” “We’ll go to the hospital to pick out our baby” “My baby sister came from the lake. And then she grew and grew until she went to the hospital to be born” 🤷🏻‍♀️ people will do anything to avoid telling their children the truth about where babies come from. Wish other parents would realize that kids can understand those big topics, even at very young ages.

[@suzanneedmonds1566]

Not talking to my child about a coming baby would not be my way but it is not the worst choice a parent could make. Branson will learn soon enough that not all births are miracles of God in the way that Jesus was.

[@orrinbelcher6593]

Wonderful news, a beautiful name, he is so cute, congratulations, a really great and fun surprise, thank you, thank you.

[@safehaven2763]

Hi Xander and many blessings mom and dad. Its so wonderful that you all have that much needed support. The mutual love and dedication your community has for each other is what everyone longs for I do believe.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@rubyray777]

Congratulations! The name is great!

[@kathyabel5338]

I joined your channel as a new subscriber today. I am a follower of Jesus as well. Congratulations on your new son. God bless your new miracle Xander. Thank you for being such a breath of fresh air. Have a blessed day.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thanks for subbing!

[@KimberlyRottieMom]

Congratulations on this wonderful blessing

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@ellenraspitha1129]

Congratulations on your new little one, Xander Francis! I'm delighted to hear you mention St. Francis. My late husband, Gus, was a Franciscan Brother of Brooklyn for 25 years.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

That is awesome!

[@chrisberry7712]

Hello Ellen! I was really interested to read your comment. I have a very dear friend here in the UK, and his is also a Franciscan Brother. He has been in the order for thirty years, and is based in Canterbury. He is very special.

[@Galmozzi99]

Praise be to God, what a beautiful little life and family. Congratulations.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you. Yes we thank God!

[@margaretlisboa563]

Congrats he’s such a cutie 🙏🏻

[@Mjl449]

Congratulations!! You both look so happy and joyful!

[@jaredst.martinbrown8009]

What a blessing!

[@gigib4076]

Awww precious Xander💙

[@zappawench6048]

What a beautiful family you are, with a contented new baby! May God richly bless you all x

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@calicocritterscrafts886]

I love old family names! Both of my two kiddos are family names :) beautiful baby!!! Congratulations!!

[@DLKMEEP]

He is a sweet blessing!

[@thomdantzer1753]

I've been richly blessed by you and your beautiful family. I've never heard of bruderhof before and find it to be a logical, responsible and Godly way to live. I grew up in a conservative midwest town that had a number of amish communities in the outer more rural areas. I admired their commitment to God and the simplicity of a God centered family life. My admiration didn't go much further than that mostly because of my own spirituality or lack thereof at the time. Now that I'm a middle aged man having found my way back to God I find myself at the very least, intrigued by your community and way of life. Do you ever allow outsiders to visit and experience the bruderhof way of life . It's funny how God works sometimes. I live in the most liberal neighborhood in the liberal capital city of my state. Lately, with the political climate being what it is I've been wondering if I should make a move to find a more like minded environment to call home. I would appreciate your prayers for guidance. Sorry to have rambled on so. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Yes we love to welcome visitors: www.bruderhof.com/en/visit-us. Thanks for your kind words.

[@chrisberry7712]

Thom Dantzer Hello Thom, I read your comment with interest, as I too have reached a point in life when I feel a need to change direction. I am gradually disposing of many possessions, which have become a burden rather than a blessing, and firmly believe that the answer will come, and that I will be directed to where I need to be. I pray for guidance for you, and trust that you will discover inner peace, wherever that may be.

[@darrylflanagan5737]

Congratulations to you both. Xander is beautiful

[@suerosenal5807]

Beautiful family.... All the best to you 🍀❤️🌸

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you! You too!

[@Lindsaysworldviews1987]

He’s so gorgeous!

[@locutorest]

what a wonderful family!

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

You are so kind

[@GiftSparks]

Congrats on your beautiful baby!

[@Julia-lt4jp]

Congratulations!! What a beautiful baby

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

You are so kind

[@susanyates4233]

Congratulations both of you. I hope he is a placid little baby. My oldest son's middle name is Alexander, and one of my grandson's also has Alexander as his middle name. I like Xander as well. Take care, best wishes to you all. Love from Susan in UK.

[@rrjohn5]

Precious! Congrats!!

[@jessalvarezdiaz]

Beautiful baby 💙 I have a Xander as well!! I loved the name Aleksandr but my husband did not so after playing around with it we ended with Xander.. same as you we loved the X so much we also had a Lennox and a Jaxon 🙂

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Awesome!

[@itsjustmetomc4848]

What an amazing blessing! Congratulations! Shalom

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@bunnyboo3152]

I have a Xander, his full name is Alexander after my father, grandfather & my husbands grandfather, but he has been Xander since before he was born. Congratulations, hes adorable.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you!

[@MinhSen11]

Congratulations on your gorgeous child. Blessings to all of you.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@Messier45_Pleiades]

My Grandfather, father, brother, and my brother's son, are all called Francis. Great name.

[@mindfulskills]

Hi Laura, I noticed that you came from a large family with 7 children. I respect the Bruderhof because as members of an intentional community you have largely conquered the disease of consumerism that plagues so much of the world. However, I'm curious about how the Bruderhof thinks about having large families in light of global warming, resource depletion and the mass extinction of species currently in progress. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@mistymint7983]

Congratulations to you and your family, he’s beautiful 🥰

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!!

[@58jennypenny]

another baby... how lovely, we had grandchild number 17 two weeks ago, they make life so worth while don't they children, we have 5 of our own, he's gorgeous, well done.

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Congratulation to you! Children really are awesome! Thank you

[@deepbluesong5067]

What a great name! Congratulations on your beautiful son❤

[@bellak46]

Congratulations! 🎉💙 Welcome to the world little guy!

[@leem200]

He is beautiful. Our Lord says babies are blessing. I believe they are. Your church sounds allot like Baptist as far as the care of each other part goes. God Bless you and your children.

[@daisychan6571]

Huge Congratulations! 💕

[@kaoussarkiddesneb3129]

Congratulations!

[@uniayang]

Congratulations! Zander is in fact a type of fish in German :-D

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

I knew it!!!

[@lisahooper121]

Congratulations!!! You look so radiant. Also what amazing community! Blessings and thanks for sharing! ;-)

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you so much!

[@cynthiaconrad6145]

Congratulations! A wonderful little baby.

[@Macca-zx7gz]

🍼💙 he's beautiful. Congratulations to you all 💙🍼

[@hildeparlat9953]

Those little newborn sounds

[@diddl03]

He is so adorable! Congratulations!

[@lunamaharuni]

Cuteness overload! Congrats!

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

You are so kind

[@lunamaharuni]

@@LaurafromtheBruderhof 😊

[@kristymichas7015]

Congratulations and May God Bless You All ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@sabineuddin8334]

herzlichen glückwunsch von mir aus berlin

[@jacquieful]

Congratulations Laura!!!!!

[@raymondmiller5098]

Congratulations! (Great name, also!)

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

Thank you!

[@Scillara]

Hi love watching you, Xander is a very common Afrikasns name in South Africa

[@LaurafromtheBruderhof]

That's so cool!