An update about a normal life

I have seen you in the sanctuary, 

and beheld your power and glory.

Because your love is better than life, 

my lips will glorify you.

I will praise you as long as I live, 

and in your name I will lift up my hands. 

I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;

with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

On my bed I remember you;

I think of you through the watches of the night.

Because you are my help,

I sing in the shadow of your wings.

I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. 

- Psalm 63: 2-8  

Apologies for the hiatus in updating about Celia.  It seems so unnatural now to blog about a life that has continued on to normality.  It almost feels like an invasion of privacy to inquire how things are going for the Murillo's so that it can be published for everyone to read online!  Now, Celia's activities include those every day things newborns experience.  There are many moments of cuteness and cuddling, but also those moments of stress that most people wouldn't want to share to an audience - like those times you just can't get the bottle warmed up fast enough to soothe a very hungry, screaming baby ;).

In any case, here is the long awaited update!  Celia is now seven weeks old and doing great at home.  Julya and Alex have adjusted amazingly to life as new parents, even with the added stress of trying to find a store that supplied Celia's special formula and supplements.  All-in-all, she has had zero health problems, except for a recent diaper rash which we all feel so bad for her about :(.  We'd like to again say thank you to everyone for gifts of meals, clothing, baby supplies, cards, encouraging messages, prayers etc!  The Murillo family continues to receive so much love and support and could not have experienced as much ease during this transition without you all!  We are so grateful for the ways God has used you to bless our family, and we pray that Celia's story will be a blessing to you and a reminder of God's undeserved grace, mercy, goodness, and love.