2nd Chance to be a 1st Born

[adoptedwriter]

 Dear BB2.0,

 

Where are you? We’ve been waiting for a year now. When BB1 suddenly left last year we thought you’d appear soon, but no such luck. What’s going on?

 

What can I do to encourage you out of the shadows? We pray; we wish; we live well; we work to create good Karma. 

 

We’ve been trying to tell you for months how much you will be loved and cared for in this family. I know the world must look kinda scary and ridiculous right now between politics, acts of hate and climate changes,  but we, your family, are good people. We’re resilient, nurturing and ready for you.

 

For now, your cousin, HoneyB is taking the limelight. She’s the center of our world. She’s a great joy, but also ready to grow up and share life with her first cousin, you. 

 

Your future mom, most of all, is ready for you now to baby-step, (literally), out from the shade and join your future parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and great grandparents in the light which is your big, fun, welcoming and forever grateful gathering of family and friends

 

I get it.  The shade equals protection. Shade shields us from worry and challenges. Shade can grant security, but know that your parents will also be able to provide safety and stability for nurturing your young spirit. You will be fine. You will be raised to meet and exceed the demands of life. You will learn that life is good, and you will always have support. You, BB2.0 will learn how to bring positive energy to everything and everyone around you. You will be kind, mindful, brave. You’ll be a hard worker, a life long learner, at times a misfit but also a survivor, but most of all, you will be one of us.