Benjamin Wit Stover Sackett

Ben was born July 31 at 3:01 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. Benjamin means son of my right hand. His first middle name, Wit, has Latin origins meaning life/of life/life-giving. His second middle name, Stover, is Sarah's maiden name.

Grandma Sackett arrived in the afternoon Friday and is spending time with Eliana this weekend. She has been a great help allowing us to be with Benjamin.

Sarah's sister, Rebecca (right), flew into Wichita in time to be present for the birth. She and our friend Becky Ullom (not pictured) were both wonderful coaches and support for Sarah at the time of delivery. Also, special thanks to Chris Stover-Brown and Natalie Moore for coming to our house at night/early morning while Eliana was sleeping so we could go to the hospital.

Eliana gets to hold baby brother for the first time.

Here's Ben a few minutes after being delivered. Sarah did a great job during the labor. There were no complications which allowed her to deliver 'naturally' without medications. The doctor and resident doctor commented how they wished they could have recorded the delivery to have as an example of a woman who is able to maintain control during the process without drugs.

We are grateful the Lord has blessed us with this new life. We would appreciate prayers for rest as the days/weeks progress.

We will post more photos and updates later. We expect to return home Sunday morning.