Wishing You Well

Dear Baby,


Right now mommy is flying to Houston, leaving the big apple behind for a while because you're great grandmother passed away this morning in her sleep. I lived with her when I was a little baby like you, she fed me more food than my body could handle, she liked to keep me fat and full. Her name is Ann Wells, and I called her Mimi. Which is what I'm hoping you will call at least one of your grandma's. Mimi was very excited about me having you. When I called her I was sitting at your grandma's house, we were both on the phone, and I was very nervous to tell her that I was pregnant with you. Once I did, she said what she says about all things that excite her, "Oh my word Bunny, isn't that just wonderful!" She has called me Bunny since I can remember. Mimi got very sick a few months ago, and I went to visit her in the hospital in Houston with your Aunt Lace', and Grandma Jame'. She had a hard time remembering me, but when she saw my belly, her eyes lit up, she grabbed my hand and pulled me close to her, and said, "Bunny is that you?" I told her yes, and that I was having a sweet baby boy, she smiled. Mimi always told me how handsome you were going to be, she's right. She also told me she wanted me to name you Conrad, I had no idea where that came from, until later when I learned that it was the name of one of her young and cute nurses. Unfortunately, I will not be naming you that...it is still undecided, but mommy's pretty sure she knows what your name will be. So right now I am sitting in the airport waiting for my plane to take off, and I think about how hard this is going to be for me, but tell myself I have to stay strong for you. Mimi would have loved nothing more than to hold you and kiss you. We will always remember her and her sweet soft voice, her kind heart, her yummy southern comfort food, and for all of the memories we made together. I will always keep a special place for her in my heart, and its comforting to know that you will always have her as your guardian angel, to watch over you and protect you. Even though she will be missed dearly, I know now she feels no pain, only happiness, and this puts me at ease. We wish her well, and will never forget her.