David Benjamin Bixby

The Lord has graciously blessed our home with the arrival of our son, David Benjamin Bixby. David was born at 7:59 yesterday morning (Sep. 20th). He weighs 3.580 kilos (which is right around 8 pounds) He was 50 centimeters long (19.5 inches long). He has dark blue eyes and darker hair than his siblings.

Susan woke up at about 2:15 am yesterday morning feeling some pains. After waiting to make sure that they were labor pains, we made it to the hospital about 4:40 am. After an epidural and a couple of hours, David was born. So far he has been a very satisfied and tranquil baby. We hope that continues.

Aaron and Ana came to the hospital yesterday to see their baby brother. They were very very excited about their little brother. Aaron is going to be the helpful, protective older brother. Ana is going to be the bossy, second mother. Sometimes we feel like it will be a miracle of this kid survives!

After having several friends that lost babies during the pregnancy or shortly after the baby was born, we have come to appreciate anew the miracle that a healthy baby and mother really is. God has give us something we most definitely do not deserve. At times we ask why God has allowed us the blessings and given others the heartaches. Although that question has no human answer, we rejoice in the goodness of God. Truly His grace and mercy are beyond description!

PS: I'm having problems posting pictures right now, so I will try again later.