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Paul and Zabeth were able to visit Josiah post surgery on Friday. He developed a hernia and this was corrected. Foster mom was with the baby before and immediately after the procedure. This protocol was a requirement of the hospital. The Baynes arrived at 12:00 PM and were permitted to remain with their son until 3:15 PM. Then they were informed it was time to leave.

Their time with Josiah was a delight for them because he was wide awake. They could feed their son some sugar water and hold him and comfort him. They used the opportunity to pray for him. You must appreciate that this is important to the Baynes.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY ZABETH

Mommy and Bethany this year

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY ZABETH

It’s a bit early but that’s OK. I do trust that Saturday is a joyous day with three of your children, Kent, Baden and Bethany. I know that you miss holding little Josiah, recuperating from his recent surgery. You will see him soon again.

Newborn Josiah and Mommy

For the moment I want to focus on some reasons why we who know you salute you. In time your children will learn the strength of your character as well. They will thrive under its protection and will learn from its example.

What they will come to see more clearly such things as your love of learning, your creativity, your bravery and vitality, your kindness and love, your social responsibility and mercy, your appreciation of beauty and excellence, your gratitude and certainly your spirituality. They will naturally appreciate your music artistry which you have taken so long to perfect into piano performance brilliance.