This is my sweet friend Leah. She and I had the wonderful opportunity to be pregnant buddies. Jacob has been here for a while now and we have anxiously been awaiting Elias Hitson's arrival for a LONG time. Leah's due date was last Tuesday...still no baby. Jared and I keep thinking today will be the day and then it's not. Well, TODAY is the day!!!! Leah's mom just called and said that Leah is at 6 centimeters. Elias will make his grand entrance into the world hopefully this evening or early morning.

"Lord, would you protect my sweet friend. Give her a quick and safe labor and delivery. Be with the midwife and nurses as they provide care for Leah. Give Leah peace and the strength she needs to get through these next few hours. Help John know how to be supportive during this time. Please watch over little Elias and may he arrive healthy and just the way you want Him to. Lord, give John and Leah precious time during those first few hours with their child."

Elias, all I can say is...."It's about time!!! We are SO very excited to meet you and Jacob can't wait to get to know his new friend."