Ella Janet Beverley, Andrew's little sister, was in quite the rush to join her new family. We received a call at 3:50 am on the morning of June 26, from our daughter at her home, to say they were leaving for the hospital and we could join them there if we wished.We got up, got washed and dressed quickly, and headed into town in the dawn. There was no traffic. We arrived, found a good parking place, and went up to the labour and delivery floor. We were allowed to go right in.
Our daughter and son-in-law were sitting up, smiling, looking far more relaxed than one might expect.
"It's a girl!" they grinned at us, pulling down the sheet to reveal a sweet little 7 pound .9 ounce baby girl, with ruffles of white-blonde hair across her head.
We had all been thinking another boy - this wee Ella is full of surprises! Apparently, Dad left Mom at the hospital entrance while he raced to park the car. Val was ushered up to the maternity ward by security, getting strange looks from another couple walking off the labour. Dave arrived just in time to see his daughter's head crowning. Ella and Dave beat the doctors, who arrived shortlt afterwards.
Val's shoes and lower clothing were left on the floor, just where she'd jumped out of them.
Ella was born at 4:15 am, June 26, 2009.
