The Miracle of Life

Ethan Gill is here!

Close to 11 p.m. last night, Jan. 15, Geoff, Melissa and Elijah Gill received a new family member: a 7-pound, 9-ounce miracle: Ethan. Wouldn't you know? He made it right on time, right on his due date! (Punctual. A kid after my own heart.)

I apologize for not posting until now. Once Ethan had arrived, all of us were distracted, looking at his cute self, taking photos, crying tears of joy, and explaining it all to Elijah, who was a real trooper and wonderful new big brother. Then, it was late-night drive-homes for the non-family members, so we were pooped., and Crystal, the wonderful aunt and mid-wife, had many more tasks to attend to.

Melissa will give you all the details herself. She should be discharged and driving back early afternoon, and since she's the woman who did all the work, we'll let her tell their story, complete with some sweet new family photos!

But it was beautiful, and Sherri, Jesse, Patrick and I were all so blessed to be there to witness it.

Thank you all your prayers. They were a truly wonderful gift to the Gills, and they were much appreciated.

Signing off for now (but not forever. Hopefully, I'll get to speak with you all soon),
Brittany (and the rest of Team Gill, who thank goodness, is probably still sleeping)