When I was born, twenty-five years ago, I was named after my Aunt Ali, and I've lived my whole life as her namesake. Today, finally, I get to live up to that name. Because I'm an aunt!
My sister-in-law and brother had a little baby girl this morning, Mya Grace. I just got to talk to them on the phone, and they sound ecstatic and stunned and wonderful. They held the phone up to her little ear so I could say hello.
Hi Mya, I told her, this is your Aunt Ali. I love you very much and I'm in Liberia right now, but I'll be home soon.
At which point she started to cry. I totally see her point. Liberia is really far away. But I'll be home soon.
And until then, they better send me lots of pictures!
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
aunt ali!
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Cathy
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2008-11-26 02:26
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CONGRATS!!! Obviously it's been too long since we've touched base with your whole Family. Looks like MUCH has been going on - but YOU look so happy and natural (and a LOT like your Mama). We'll have to do better at catching up. Thanks for sharing with us. LOVE & HUGS, Aunt Sue & Uncle Dan
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Aunt Sue & Uncle Dan
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2008-11-26 19:26
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Little Mya must be so honored to have you as her aunt. =)
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Kara
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2008-11-26 23:15
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