On January 16th, Mr. and Mrs. Beck welcomed a new member of their growing family into the world. Named Mandrake Beck, both mother and child are visions of health. This may come to a surprise to some of our readers given all that Mrs. Beck has been through during this pregnancy. While healers are quite sure that both are in good health, we will indeed inform our readers should that later prove to not be the case.

Ever still, Mrs. Beck seems quite stressed due to the tragedy that has befallen her sister earlier in the new year. After all, Mrs. Beck's brother-in-law had recently passed away from a tragic accident. Mrs. Beck was willing to give us a brief comment on the matter, "I know I shouldn't feel guilty. My child is a true blessing. I just worry how this attention might feel for my dear sister given what has happened so recently." We wish the family well in this complicated time.