Something Unexpected

I am so excited to announce that my daughter, Amber gave birth to Caroline Elizabeth Brown today.  Both are doing really well.  I really don't know how to thank so many people that have been praying for Amber and Caroline through a difficult pregnancy.  Isn't she just the sweetest little thing?

Today has been one of those difficult days of waiting - and waiting very far away!  I thought I would handle not being there for the birth better than I did.  Love is such a strong bond and I found myself wanting to be there so badly.  Her sister, Audra left Wisconsin this morning to be with Amber and I'm so thankful and proud of her for doing that.  Audra, Amber and I are the "Three Amigos"!

As a side note, today is a very important Muslim holiday, Eid al-Adha.  Most everything was shut down today.  Muslims went to the temple about 9 a.m. this morning to pray and when they returned home, they slaughtered a lamb or a goat in remembrance of Abraham's faithfulness to God when He instructed him to offer his son.  Then lots of food is prepared and the rest of the day people visit from one house to another enjoying each other's company and giving gifts.  The aroma from my window this morning was incredible!