Jaelynn Grace Parish ~ Our Precious Little Miracle

The arrival of our little Jaelynn Grace sent us all into a flurry of excitement! Some of us wanted to jump in car the moment we were notified of her upcoming birth. Others, however, having experienced a long, stressful day providing for the family, opted to wait until she was born, then early the next morning drive the three and a half hours to Los Angeles. ;-) Sure enough, at two-thirty A.M. the phone rang. Mom had been anxiously waiting for the call, and answered it on the first ring. "She is born!" Praise the Lord!

As soon as we could get ourselves together, those who were able, Mom, Dad, Jeremy and I, zoomed up to L.A. to meet this precious little addition to our family. I was filled with an enexpressiable feeling of wonder as I cradled her tiny, but very much alive body. Studying her features, and witnessing the perfect way in which she was knit together by the Creator of the world, I couldn't imagine how anyone could hold this tiny bundle of life and reject the fact of a living Creator!

Jaelynn Grace was born very healthy, with a head of downy soft dark hair. She was 7.2 pounds and 20 inches long! She slept quietly for most of the time, but did treat us with a glimpse of her bright dark eyes every so often, and even showed us her voice right before we left! :-)

Kendra and Daniel were brimming with joy, enthusiasm, and excitement over this precious start to thier family! What a joy for us to witness their love for each other and for their first child! I can't believe my big brother is a Daddy! :-)

I praise God for little Jaelynn's safe arrival, for her life, and for her parents! May she grow into a strong, virtuous young woman, who is willing to stand against the world for her Lord!

Blessings to each of you, dear friends and family, who share in our joy!

Much love,

Sally, for the Parishes