Dear Little One,
It’s a big beautiful world out here, and we can’t wait to
explore it with you. Our happiness is now caused by your existence. When you
are born it will be a wonder to welcome you into this world, but for us, you will
be a new world.
The world into which you will enter is a wondrous place.
It’s full of vibrant colors and cultures, languages, and people living
beautifully different lives. We will talk to you in three languages when you
are born – Albanian, English, and Sign. When you are a little older we’ll add
more languages, an ode to the multi-cultural identity and mentality we want you
to embrace. You are a citizen of the world. Learn about it, travel it, love it,
change it, make it better.
You’ve already boarded your first plane at just five weeks
gestation, made your Mama sick during a cross country road trip, and apparently
already have an international palate based on my cravings thus far. I’m so glad
you’re on your way to becoming a part of this world.
Although I look forward to the world to come, I also love
this world. Yes, it has pain and suffering and filth and hunger and tears… but
it also has spectacular beauty and kindness and laughter and uniqueness.
I want you to live deeply. Breathe it all in, and find your
place in it. Find your corner, and make it a better place. Because I know this
world will be a little brighter because of you.
Looking forward to watching you change the world,
Mama
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