THE BEGINNING
Josiah was born on Wednesday, 15 May 96.
He was a much wanted and much awaited baby! Josiah joined his
4 older siblings, and was the object of their affection. He was
a big baby, nearly 8 pounds. He was born after an uneventful
pregnancy, and an incredibly short labor. I entered the
hospital and labor was induced. Only
later, our sweet baby boy was here!! Josiah arrived
HUNGRY! He took quickly to breast feeding, and found he enjoyed
eating greatly. He was happiest when held, and had many arms
begging to hold him. Josiah rarely cried. He was happy and
content, and he loved to swing. Josiah loved his older brother,
Brian age 16, and older sisters, Jessica who was 13, Samantha
who was 9, and Ashley who was only 3 years old. Josiah thrived
in this world! He made his first visit to church when he was
only 4 days old, and church became a nearly daily place for
him to be. I work at a Catholic church, and the whole parish
was anxious to finally meet him! Josiah was know as the
"church baby", and he was passed around from arm to arm for
his whole life. Josiah always had a smile for those around him,
and he brought much love and happiness into the lives of all who
knew him.
My beautiful, precious baby boy
