Born May 5, 2010 at 1:26 AM in Clovis, California to Luke and Hilary Painter after 25 hours of very hard work on the mother’s part, and the total unyielding devotion of Luke. The drama took place in a private room at the Clovis Community Hospital. Hilary was also attended to by a midwife and Hilary’s wonderful friend and doula, Audrey. Out there in the lobby was the audience consisting of grandparents-to-be Rick and Barbara Painter and Tom and Karla Hurley. Hilary’s valiant effort finally ended in a Caesarian section since Little Ben was actually Big Ben and wouldn’t fit through the canal. Eight pounds, three ounces and an Apgar score of 9 (out of 10). Luke was proud that his son scored 90% on his very first test. Karla and I got back home at 4:35 AM to feed the three dogs and one cat and we are going to crash and ignore all phone calls for at least ten hours.
God bless this beautiful child.
7 comments:
Welcome to the world Benjamin! Very best and happy wishes to Hilary and Luke and of course, you and Karla!
Wow! Go Hil! and during the week of Mother's Day, how perfect!
Benjamin Thomas Painter has a great ring to it. Sounds like he is destined for great things. We are very happy for you all. We have seen Hilary grow over the years and feel somehow connected. Hilary and Luke, we wish you all the best.
Congradulations to Luke and Hilary and the proud grandparents!!!
Oh what wonderful news! Congratulations to brave Hilary and Luke, and to the new grandparents. Welcome, Benjamin Thomas Painter! Much love to you all.
Dear Hilary, Luke and Benjamin.
Now is when you begin the great adventure. It's wonderful, hard and worth everything.
Love, Pat and Lee
Dear Hilary, Luke and Benjamin.
Now is when you begin the great adventure. It's wonderful, hard and worth everything.
Love, Pat and Lee
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