THE BEST GIFT

WELOME STELLA CAPRICE

Yesterday afternoon we were blessed by the addition of another grandchild into our family. Little Stella Caprice Fazio was scheduled for an early May arrival and with the help of induced labor she was born at 2:45 pm Friday afternoon. Through the technology of ultrasound we have known for several months to expect another granddaughter, we even got to see the picture to prove it. One week ago we were told to expect her to weigh in at 8 pounds and that through induced labor she would arrive on May first, there isn't much left unknown at modern birthing centers.

I hope this doesn't make me sound too old fashioned but I just like the idea of surprise and anticipation. The birth of a child is a gift from God and just like any gift you shouldn't know what's in the package till the day it's unwrapped. I remember when our four children were born and until the moment the baby was born and the nurse or doctor told you had a son or daughter you had no way of knowing till that wonderful day. Then you had the fun of letting everyone else know by getting on the phone and making the official birth announcement.

I hope no one takes this wrong I'm all for the advantages that new medical technology offers in detecting diseases and offering cures. As one who survived cancer last year through early detection methods and robotic surgery I know first hand. The technology that saved me wasn't available just a few years ago, that it's self is another gift from God. The advances of modern medicines as I understand it now even allow for lifesaving surgeries before and right after birth. New technology gives babies with medical problems a much greater chance of good health and long life. We have all heard it said it makes no difference boy or girl as long as it's healthy and that's the best gift of all. Thank you God.