Welcome to the world, little girl! I hope you won't mind that I intend to call you LucyBug. Probably forever, or until you're old enough to threaten me if I do it again.
I cannot think of a child that was more wanted. Lucy, your wonderful parents love you beyond any sense of language. There are not the words for the admiration, joy, inspiration, and love that you generate at a mere glance. You are already an amazing person, and with each tiny new thing that you learn, you will become even more extraordinary to all who get the privilege of knowing you.
I can't tell you how happy I am that you're here. I love you and I've not yet met you (see you tomorrow night!). You've given me a sense of wonder that I've not felt for a while. Something tells me that you'll continue to inspire me.
Lucy, this world is an imperfect place. Luckily, you've got safe haven with your parents. I know beyond knowing that were they able, they would stop time and move heaven and earth to protect you. You will occasionally drive them mad. They will still love you. You will sometimes make them laugh. They will still love you. As they learn your personality and help you navigate the world, your parents will always know awe-inspiring happiness in taking care of you.
Make no mistake, though, LucyBug. You will fall down. You will get hurt, both physically and emotionally. But you'll also have the softest of landings. When you're little, you will cry and your parents won't know why. But trust them, because they put you above everything else they have in their lives. And nothing you could ever do will change that.
Be brave. Be kind. Be honest. Be loving. Sometimes wear your heart on your sleeve. Insist that people treat you with the respect and integrity that you deserve. Know that there are people all around you who love you, simply because you're you. Please know that being exactly who you are is more than enough.
(And if you call me Kisstine, you will own my heart forever. If you don't, well, you'll still have a life estate in it.)
Welcome.
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