The surge of feeling I had when you were born surprised me. I imagine it is a shadow of what your parents felt the first time they saw you; a wave of love, a fierce desire to protect, and a tinge of fear. Fear — because, really, who am I to guide you? You have been born into a world that is filled with awe-inspiringly beautiful things. A world filled with love, tenderness and joy. And you...
Reflections on the arrival of my Goddaughter
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