Day 25: My Little Sparrow

Only one more day before I get to enjoy a 4 day weekend in California with the family. Today was a routine training day until I received several missed calls on my cell phone from Gemma with the news that Maya Lourdes Miranda Mercado has arrived! She was born August 28th, 2008 at 12:08 PM. She weighs 6 pounds 4 ounces and is 18.5 inches long. 10 fingers and 10 toes. Both she and Gemma are doing very well...Gemma only pushed for 3 sets before it was all over!! Daddy can't wait to meet his little girl.

For those of you who haven't read our family blog, Onto the Water...Maya comes from the Tagalog word for "sparrow" which is mentioned in the gospel book of Matthew as a reminder of God's concern over us. It is only fitting that during this upcoming year her name will be a constant reminder of God's unfailing care and love for us.

"Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows." Matthew 10:29-31 NASB