My niece gave birth at 8:00 this morning to a 7lb 12oz boy, Joshua Thomas. We've known for a couple months there were complications with the baby. He was born with his bladder on the outside. The doctor's did want to do the surgery immediately after birth, but with the rough labor, they want to give the baby time to get stronger, so the surgery will be this Saturday. He has to have his bladder and penis reconstructed. He'll be in the hospital in traction for one month. He should have another surgery at 6 months, and maybe 2 more by the time he's 3 years old, and hopefully that will be it.

Please keep my niece, her husband, and Joshua's 2 year old big brother Christopher in your prayers.