I have no plans to hold my baby up as the next savior, there already seems to be plenty of others out there right now saying so about themselves (type Bush and Messiah in google and be stunned) and I am pretty certain that Bhudda, Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., Ghandi, Mohammed, Cesar Chavez, Subcomandante Marcos and many others I am neglecting would never have said so about themselves. Anyway, the title of this post is because of what little Jonah has brought to our world in less than a week of life outside the womb. For me, religion went hand in hand with giving thanks. I don't practice the religion of my youth but haven't forgot that "giving thanks" was a part of life either. However, seeing Jonah breath, flail, cry, poo, eat and generally struggle to understand this new world has made all of the things I am and have been thankful for over my life flood into my thoughts. So, in a way my little Jonah, and each life, new and old, has the ability to make someone t...
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You've now experienced the miracle of life and I know you are already such wonderful parents to Jonah. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us through this blog so we can watch Jonah change and grow through your eyes.
All my love to your new little family - Michael, Hallie and Jonah - and peace be with you on your unique and special journey.
Auntie Deanna
Now every moment is such a gem. Yesterday Isabel was cuddling in bed with me and she said, "Mami, soy tu tesoro" (Mommy, I'm your treasure). She was so right.
We are so happy for you and can't wait to hear how Jonah and his parents are changing and growing.
Love, Elena, Ivan, Isabel and Lily
We are so happy for the three of you! Jonah is one lucky little boy to have chosen the two of you to be his parents.
Lots of love from
Ali & Jens