A couple whose three children were killed alongside their cousin by a drug-affected driver in Sydney have welcomed a baby.
Leila and Danny Abdallah shared the news on Instagram on Friday, revealing their daughter was born at 7.40am.
“The Abdallah family are proud to announce the birth of our seventh child into our family,” Ms Abdallah posted.
“Her weight is 3.3kg and her height is 51cm. Our little girl is in good health.
“Antony, Angelina and Sienna in heaven, Liana, Alex and Micheal with us.
“God has answered our prayers
“The Lord gives and the Lord takes, blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Many people have commented on the post, offering their congratulations and well wishes.
“Congratulations. A true blessing. God bless your beautiful family always,” one person wrote.
Another person commented: “Congratulations to you all. Your baby will have special angels looking after her. God bless you all.”
Antony, 13, Angelina, 12, and eight-year-old Sienna were with their cousin Veronique Sakr, 11, when they were all killed by Samuel Davidson in 2020.
The children had been on their way to buy ice-cream when Davidson’s car mounted the footpath near Oatlands Golf Club, in Sydney’s west, and fatally struck them.
Despite her immense grief, Ms Abdallah revealed at the time that she forgave Davidson.
The family later tried to get a small memorial garden set up at the golf club but were met with difficulty.
This week, it was revealed plans to redevelop part of the club with 193 units for seniors, a double-storey clubhouse, restaurant and cafe had gained momentum after the Sydney Central City Planning Panel approved a step in the proposal process.
The family is now negotiating with Parramatta Council about a memorial along Bettington Rd.
