Eivind Ertesvag 
Every birth is unique and special, but some stand out a bit more than others. The story of Judah is indeed of the most extraordinary kind.
Aberli Spear gave birth to her daughter, Judah Grace Spear, on February 22, 2022, at exactly 02:22. To add to the remarkable nature of her birth, it occurred in delivery room number 2 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
“Today is an extra special ‘2-day’ for this newborn and her family,” wrote Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center in a Facebook post. “Judah Grace Spear was born on 22.2.22 at 02.22 at Alamance Regional Medical Center – in delivery room number 2!”
The news of her birth has drawn attention worldwide, and now everyone knows that little Judah Grace will always celebrate a very special birthday!
However, the birth is not just eventful due to the numbers; for her parents, little Judah is a miracle. Her mother, Aberli, has been fighting Hodgkin’s lymphoma (lymphatic cancer) for six years. Fortunately, she is now cancer-free, and Judah is the couple’s first child.
The treatments Aberli underwent reduced the chances of her and her partner, Hank Spear, expecting a child, according to Cone Health. Typical treatment options for the disease include chemotherapy and radiation, according to the American Cancer Society. Immunotherapy can also be used in certain cases.
“Little Judah is an answered prayer for her family,” Cone Health shared in their Facebook post. “Mom Aberli is a survivor of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and the necessary cancer treatments she underwent made pregnancy unlikely. But the family continued to pray for a little one – and today their prayer was answered!”
“She is a blessing for her family,” they continued in their Facebook post. “We are so happy for this sweet family! Happy birthday, Judah Grace!”
