Things are on the up-turn. We're getting two segments of 3+ hours of sleep at night. I'm feeling much better, but still need to hold back in favor of rest. What else can I say? She is teaching me all the unspeakable mysteries of the universe. And then I promptly forget them all when she stretches or yawns.

A big thanks to all the friends who have called to say you are praying and have sent food! All of that has made the world of difference.

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The dust is settling and we are getting some sleep. Adah is doing well, a bit fussy at times, but that comes with the territory. Sandra is still exhausted from the labor, but fairing better.

I have uploaded some photos of Sandra and Adah together. (It took quite a bit of effort to get her in front of the camera.)

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First, let me say "Glory to God!"

We arrived home with Adah late Saturday morning after a very pleasant stay at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. The labor was long, but everything went well. I will post the whole birth story at a later time.

I apologize to all my friends for not returning messages and such, we have just begun to get some real sleep. We appreciate all of your support and prayers.

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Sandra and I are waiting for the hospital to call us. Doctor's orders are to induce labor today, but we have to wait for a room to become available.

We are very excited and perhaps a bit anxious.

It is difficult to imagine that when we leave the house today, we will be returning with our child.

I anticipate that being able to participate in the birth will be the most profound and spiritual thing that I ever done. It will be like seeing the finger of God.

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