Mateo Andersen Pelissier
10lbs 6oz.
DOB: 12-5-00, 9:34 p.m.

He arrived by C-section after 12hrs of unproductive induced labor. He seems to be very healthy, and looks and acts a lot like me. Fat, thick dark hair, and loves to eat. Lisa is doing good, though she has really only slept since the operation. The nurses said she should recover pretty quickly.

This is one crazyass experience.

I introduced myself to the surgeons as the "deer in the headlights", and 5 hours later this feeling has only increased. I have been close to death many times in my 30 years on this planet. But, I have never been so scared as I was when I heard his first cry. I cannot fathom the depth of what is now in my care. May God grant me much wisdom and love in the next 18+ years.

Thanks for all your prayers and support and may he be fishing soon,
Amish Ed