Phoebe Atessa Brooks was born on 8/18/09 at 4:22 am (7 lbs. 8 ozs. 19.5 inches). All went very smoothly and mother and daughter(s) are very well. Phoebe ("Bright") Atessa (ancient persian meaning "Like Fire")
“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me.” - Romans 16:1-2