Bittersweet..

[Soledad]

my niece was born today. She is seven pounds, healthy, beautiful and full of hair.

I had every reason to consider today a miserable, hopeless occasion, but my little niece has come to live despite the fact that so many will soon die.

[mugsy]

Congrats on your new neice!! What's her name??

[Nomilynn]

Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Despite the looming fear, it's joyous she is here with you.

It's like the sounds of the birds chirping over the explosions in Baghdad. It was a very eerie and sad sound, despite its normally joyful presence at the break of dawn.

Perhaps the innocents will be our comfort

[Soledad]

Her name is Hanna Grace.

[KYS]

Congratulations on the birth of your neice.
I love the name Hanna.
Very beautiful name.

[lovemyshiba]

Congratulations on becoming an aunt! Hanna is a beautiful name--it's one of my best friend's names, and my sister shares her middle name!!

[Karen]

Congratulations on your new auntiehood, Soledad! May we have world peace within her lifetime,
May she grow up free and joyful
May she always be loved, to learn to love in return
May she be strong, beautiful and fearless
Because there will be nothing left to fear someday
Welcome to earth Hanna Grace!

[NoahsMommy]

Congratulations!!

May Hanna Grace have a blessed, happy and long life.

LOVE that name.

[popcornbird]

Congrats on the new addition to the family! She came at a tough time, and I hope these wars will end before she's even old enough to understand them.

[Soledad]

She's going to be very special, I'm sure. She's half Puerto Rican and half Korean. I can't wait to see what sort of beautiful mix it will be!

[mugsy]

You're going to have to beat the boys off with a stick with that combo!! Hanna Grace has a very peaceful sound to it....it sounds very old fashioned to me....like a slower time. Very nice.

[Soledad]

Hehemmmm. Thanks, Mugsy!

It does sound like a peaceful name and I'm sure she'll be a stunner!

[lynnestankard]

Congratulations Aunty!!!
I have to echo Mugsy - I just love her name Hanna Grace - it has such a wonderful calm. 'old-world' peace and charm. Of course we'd all love to see this gorgeous new baby - hint-hint!!
I just cannot agree it's bittersweet - it's quite simply Joyous!

Lynne

[Ann]

That is extremely bittersweet... Congratulations on becoming an aunt, I hope little Hanna Grace will get to grow up in a world of peace.

[lynnestankard]

No Ann - I meant the birth of a loved baby was Joyous. Don't lets take the joy out of the occassion - OK it's a really sad time for 'us' but her birth will bring so much joy for her family - especially her Aunty who is so proud.

Lynne