Baby Kortman Arrives!

"Praise the LORD!"

We are overjoyed to share our news and so very grateful to our Father in Heaven for blessing us with the safe arrival of our daughter, Alia Chloe Kortman. She was welcomed into our arms at 4:33 a.m . on Saturday, April 8th weighing 8lb. 13oz. and measuring 20 1/2''.


*The name Alia (pronounced ah-LEE-ah) means "noble". Her Great-Grandpa Edighoffer once had a dream that our baby would be girl named Chloe (which means "blossom") and were were pleased to honor him in this way. Chloe is also the name of a house church leader in 1 Corinthians 1:11. We hope that some day she too will be a strong leader for Jesus and desire to share her home and faith with others.


She was born at home with our midwife, Nancy, her assistant, Chamein and Auntie Christy assisting Paul and I in this special moment. Our dark haired little bundle took her time in coming. Lia began her entrance into this world 10 hours before she made an appearance, and we are thankful the process was smooth and without major trouble for both Lia and mommy.


The Kortman FamilyPaul, Becky & Lia