The Miracle of Life

Wednesday I went and saw our friends Rob & Donna and their new arrival , Dallas. He was only a few hours old and was so precious! It is their first and they were so happy. She had a long labor (about 18 hours) but not as long as my first (nearly 30 hours). She had asked me to come and see the baby and I was so happy to be one of the first visitors to see Dallas. My friend Misty was a labor coach and picture taker . Donna had a hard time at first, but then her labor proogressed more smoothly;both mom and baby (and dad too) are happy and fine. Sorry I do not have any pics for you of Donna and baby right now.

Donna is such a sweet young woman. I am glad I have had the opportubity to be a mentor as well as a friend to her. She had so many questions since this was her first pregnancy and I was glad to be able to answer them. I pray God's extra blessing on her while Rob is deployed for 7 mos.

Holding Dallas and watching him sleep made me reflect on God's wonderful miracle of birth. Such tiny helpless little ones that are so precious in God's sight! With Donna's labor and delivery, I have been remebering the births of all of our girls and Miriam who is to be born soon. I pray now that God will give me a good labor and that Miriam will be healthy. (No we have not decided on a middle name yet-- in case you were wondering).