Friday, July 3, 2009

Oh happy day!

I got news yesterday that we have a new member of the family! Baby R.L. joined the ranks of the clan at 11:50am, the exact same day that his sister passed away one year ago. What a beautiful baby he is, and I can't wait to get home to hold him and kiss him and feel his beautiful soft baby skin!

It seems hard to believe that exactly one year ago, I was in Ethiopia with Steve and Hiwet, fighting to get through to my sister on the phone, hearing scraps of news of Baby Cora's passing away. And yesterday, I was able to use Skype to call her, on a very clear line, to hear the wonderful news of this healthy baby's arrival. I even heard the little guy gurgle and make a few little baby noises, though he refused to cry for me!

I'm not sure how to put it all into words, so I think I won't even try. But I'm so thankful that this new little life is part of our family, and is here, kicking and crying and doing what babies are supposed to do :) So you can praise the Lord with my family today, as we rejoice over Baby R.L., but also remember Baby Cora.

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