“Lo, children are a heritage from the Lord” (Psalm 127:3).

On the long-awaited day, May 19, 2011, Christopher and Rachel Marler Cleckley received Harper Rae.

She arrived at Baptist East Montgomery at 6:05 p.m. weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Cecil and Hazel Cleckley of Clanton, Tommy and Reba Tucker of Randolph, Larry and Kathy Marler of Prattville; and great grandmother, Myrtle Crumpton Hayes of Randolph.