We didn’t want to baptize her, which to this day bothers some of my side of the family, but we did want to follow the tradition of choosing two people whom we thought would be great role models for her and who were very important to both of us.
There was never any doubt though, about who would become Baby F.’s Godmother. It could only ever be S.J., who was instrumental in getting Mama and Papa-in-Training together to begin with. The story of which is probably worth a few pages…or a novel or two…
Anywho, when I told S.J. about wanting her to be the Godmother, or Godmama as we address her with Baby F., she was a little concerned about what it entailed. But I quickly explained our expectations which assuaged her worries. She wouldn't have to adopt Frida if the two of us should suddenly explode, she would just have to keep in regular touch with Baby F. :o)
Now this is a little hard as she travels often for her job, but we came up with a good solution which I thought all would enjoy. She could send postcards to Baby F. from wherever she was visiting for work (or for fun). This way Baby F. would know that her Godmama was thinking of her while at the same time learning about the big wide world and growing her own little collection of postcards…which we all love in this family.
Well, she’s come through like a champ and every month of her life, Baby F. has gotten a postcard in the mail - 24 and counting! Godmama S.J. writes of her travels and her news and we all love to look at the cards and find out what she is up to. We are so thankful to have her in our lives and particularly in Baby F.’s life. She’s the best Godmama we could ever hope for.
Here are all the postcards she’s sent so far, in no particular order…
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| Hallo! was the first one, to introduce herself to Baby F. |
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| Ms. Beatrix Potter herself :o) (one of my personal faves) |
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| Corsican Piggies! |
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| Special connection as I spent quite a few years working there :o) |
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| Squirrel! I heart Squirrels...and so does Baby F. :o) |
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| There's a picture of moi and Papa-in-Training posing just like this at a twin copy of this sculpture in Joisey :o) |
They're always interesting, they're always personalized and they're always fun! Thanks again S.J.!
