Welcoming the next generation

My sister (a.k.a. "Becca Freed") has become a mother. Say hello to Maya Ruth Nelson, the newest member of my family and the first of the next generation. She was born this past Saturday in the midst of the winter storm with my father, Laurie, and the kids camped out overnight in the hospital waiting room. Everyone is healthy.

Within minutes of emerging from the womb, Maya began speaking, proclaiming that this would be her last rebirth and that she would attain nirvana in this life. We are still pondering the meaning of these statements.