Its a boy!

Another baby was born yesterday. He joins the hundreds of thousands who were born across India on the 28th of September 2009.

His mother and father are HIV positive.

His parents tried to abort him a number of times early in their pregnancy.

His mother was so sad and sick that she tried to commit suicide by pouring kerosine on herself.

Mercifully she did not succeed - in either attempt at killing.

This baby boy was born - and to what joy. We just got off the phone with his father - he is so grateful. The baby's father can hardly bring out the words. His mother is radiant.

Another beautiful child has seen the light of day. Another wonderful packet of potential. Who will this child become? What steps will he take in the future? What joys and sorrows will he experience?

Will he be HIV positive himself?

By God's grace - actioned through the care that we have provided HIV positive mothers - not a single child has been born positive to us so far. We have high hopes that this little boy will continue this happy pattern of outcomes.

One thing we know. This baby is already a miracle child. Having survived so far. And having brought so much joy already.

Happy Birthday little as-yet-unnamed boy! We are all very glad you are here!