celebrating a new life!

Some covenant friends of mine (the prophet under whom I minister & his wife) have a daughter! (Well, almost. Details in a minute.)

Annalee was born on Saturday, 6/7/08, at 6:54am. (Easy numbers to remember - 678 & 654!) She weighed in at 6lb 15oz.

They were able to bring her home late Wednesday.

For those who do not know them, after years of trying to have children of their own, they have been trying to adopt. They have had two boys, brothers, that they have custody of through the Foster Care system and have been trying to adopt for nearly two years. Those adoptions are still not final.

After many ups and downs, they were able to get Annalee through a standard adoption negotiated directly with the mother by their attorney. The only hurdle left is the father signing to sever his rights (which is not expected to be an issue, but prayer is welcomed).

I haven't seen her yet, but in the pictures she has chubby little cheeks. :-) I am anxious to see and hold her. No later than sometime tomorrow!!