A big welcome to Josiah McKinney Parris, our second grandchild and first grandson. He was 10 days overdue, but arrived just 45 after his parents got to the hospital. It definitely sounds like he's got a mind of his own! Official stats: June 29, 10:54 p.m. (PDT), 7 pounds, 5 ounces, 20.5 inches long. Maleia, his big sister, met him yesterday--it looked like she wondered what all the fuss was about! Shannon said that Maleia seemed a little mad at her for not going home with them last night! A whole world of change is about to start for the 4 of them!
He is named after King Josiah, one of the few good Hebrew kings of the Old Testament, who began ruling when he was only 8. Unlike his father, Josiah turned the nation from idol worship back to Jehovah. Josiah shares his middle name with his father, Daniel McKinney Parris! McKinney is my maiden name, so both of the great-grandfathers are excited. Great Grandpa Parris because this is the first great-grandson that carries the Parris name; Great Grandpa McKinney because this is his first great grandson and one who shares his name.
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