Maya Aditi was born to us on Feb 10. She weighed 8lbs 4oz and was 21 inches long. She is an adventure seven long, sometimes frustrating, sometimes hopeful, but always heartbreaking years. As a dear friend wrote to us, “One day you will know how eagerly we have all waited for
your arrival”. Coming so close on the heels of our hardest loss, the death of Kitty, I feel the circle of life complete. I also felt his loss more acutely than ever. I took her to where his remains are scattered and asked him to watch over her. I don’t believe in those things, yet I took some comfort from that ritual. Someday little Maya, we’ll tell you his story and yours.

On the day you were born
the Earth turmed, the Moon pulled
the Sun flared, and, then, with a push,
you slipped out of the dark quiet
where suddenly you could hear…
…a circle of people singing with voices familiar and clear
…
And as they held you close
they whispered into your open, curving ear,
“We’re so glad you’ve come!” – Debra Frasier

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