Please allow me to introduce you to the new little joy of my life -- Klara Regina Collins (note the cleverly placed "K" and "C"). She was born on Friday, July 10 at 3:15pm, and weighed in at 7 lbs, 13 oz. and a whopping 20 inches long. Unlike her old man, she's tall, thin and a little bit blonde. All is well at birth +3 right now. Her only issue is a bit of a cleft palate, a common affliction among children, particularly girls. It is a genetic thing that can be repaired nicely with some surgery in a few months, and fortunately, Chattanooga is THE best place in the world to get that kind of thing done. In the meantime she's got a lot of other stuff to accomplish! After the parents get our sea legs under us, we'll start showing her off. Thanks to all of you for the prayers and well-wishes, and we hope you'll continue to offer prayers for us and her as she explores her new world!PS: Find out more about the Craniofacial Foundation of America at T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital: http://www.craniofacialfoundation.org . A fundraising opportunity? You bet!
Congratulations to the new, PROUD parents. I love the name Klara Regina, it's nice. Remember, the Doctor taught her how to breathe, now you gotta teach her everything else. You can do it. Bill Wood
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