A day of miracles

On Thursday, the world watches in amazement as an Airbus A320 takes a slight detour on its NYC to Seattle route to land on the Hudson River.  There’s less than a 1% chance that a flock of birds would intersect with an airplane such that it would lose both engines; and yet on this rather unusual Thursday, that’s just what happens.  Thanks to the quick thinking of the plane’s co-pilot and flight attendents, every single one of the passengers survives to see another day.

Meanwhile…

At a small hospital just outside Seattle another passenger is making his descent.  Fortunately this trip is unobstructed and engines are full throttle (since birds are most definitely NOT allowed in the hospital) and after a mere 18 hours of labor he finds himself dumped unceremoniously onto the heaving chest of his mother, blinking at the bright lights of this strange new world.

A day of miracles.

Welcome to the world, little nephew.  We’re so glad you’re here!

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28 Comments

  1. Oh, he’s adorable! I’m so glad he’s finally here and that all went well. Congrats, Auntie!

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  2. Congrats!!!!

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  3. Thank you Lord for both miracles and congratulations Auntie!! You are going to be an amazing aunt!! :)

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  4. Very beautiful–or should I say handsome baby boy!

    Congrats, Auntie!

    Now the fun begins, huh! Oh, the joy you will have.

    We celebrate our grandbaby’s first birthday on Valentine’s Day. What a fun year it has been for us.
    :)

  5. I was three weeks late and after the first week my mother stopped answering the phone because everyone kept calling to ask. Nowadays they just schedule the baby. Kudos to your sister for being patient. Congrats on the new baby!

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  6. Congratulations, Auntie!

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  7. Ahhhhhhhh! Gorgeous!!!

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  8. hmmmm… i think i screwed up my comment with the ‘backspace’ button. in any case:

    “AAAAAHHHHHHH! He’s gorgeous!!!”

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  9. Congrats on the new member of your family!

    I hope the new parents and baby are doing well.

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  10. Awww Congrats on the little one. I’m glad the wait is finally over. And just think… he gets to share his birthday with one of the most amazing moments in our history.

    Congrats to all of your family on your beautiful new addition.

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  11. Yipee! He’s finally come home! Congrats!

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  12. Oh Wonderful!! Babies are my favorite kinds of blessings! Congrats to the whole family!

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  13. Yea!!!!!!! Congrats from one Auntie to the next. Little boys are so fun. :)

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  14. FINALLY! lol. Congrats to all! And “welcome, little guy!”

  15. What a cutie pie! Welcome, litte one!

  16. FINALLY! :)

    Congrats, hope baby and mom are doin well.

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  17. Hooray! Congratulations to your family. I hope everyone is doing well!

  18. He’s beautiful! Congrats!

  19. Congratulations! He’s definitely a keeper.

  20. Oh how exciting! Congrats!

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  21. well it’s about time! hi baby!

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  22. Congrats! Pictures soon I hope?

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  23. Just caught up on your recent posts. A big Congratulations on your new little nephew!

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  24. Happy Auntie-ness!!! :)

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  25. Congratulations to the whole family on the new addition!

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  26. HE’s beautiful. I know you were waiting for him to arrive, hope you are enjoying being an aunt.

    KT

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