Wednesday 8 June 2011

"Karibu" Joel Matthew Parker

Joel Matthew Parker

"Karibu" is the Swahili word for "Welcome", so before I begin relating our Tales from Tanzania again, now that we are back, I would like to dedicate this entry to welcoming our gorgeous new addition!
Joel was born on March 16th 2011, at 06:19am - just 9 minutes after I entered the maternity ward and 3 weeks before he was expected to arrive! Andrew was still in Tanzania and unfortunately missed the action of Joel's speedy arrival, but Joel didn't appear to notice... and was pleased to meet Dad 2 days later at his Nana and Grandad's house, where I was staying with Esther and Ben.
Just born...and then 2 days old...


My wonderful friend, Wendy, arrived at Ormskirk hospital 2 minutes after Joel's birth and was a fantastic help and support, taking some of the following pictures for us in hospital. (Thanks, Wendy, you were brilliant, I don't know what I would have done without you being there for us!) Esther and Ben visited in hospital and are very pleased with their newest brother.

Today, Joel is 12 weeks old- here is an up-to-date picture taken this morning. Watch this space to see how Joel adapts to life in Dodoma...

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3 comments:

  1. The Yorkshire lass11 June 2011 at 16:30

    great to see some pics - lots of love to you all as you settle back in, looking foward to following your news xxx

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  2. Anonymous17 June 2011 at 17:02

    Karibu Joel, our fifth beautiful grandcild.Loved photos of everyones'expressions.what a big difference in just 12 weeks -- what will Joel look like in 12months? If all goes to plan we shall soon see!

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  3. mr_mrs_benge4 July 2011 at 23:52

    What a whirlwind those early weeks in the UK were! Good to see the bouncy chair being put to use for the fifth time! It's well travelled :o)

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