“Welcome Home”

African American Version Only!!!!

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“Welcome Home”

was created especially for

 

Emily Elizabeth Parker of Plymouth, Michigan

 

With Love From,

Your Godparents

March 3, 2001

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     Welcome home, Emily Elizabeth Parker! We are so glad you're here!

 

 

     Your Mommy and Daddy, Rebecca and John Parker, have been waiting so long for you in Plymouth, Michigan, but now you're home and you're an important part of the family!

 

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     The whole world is a better place this 3rd day of March, 2001, because at 6:35 PM. Emily Elizabeth Parker arrived at Oakwood Hospital.

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     Even nature's smallest creatures are thrilled that you've arrived!

 

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     Just think of all the wonderful things you're going to do, Emily!

 

 

     We planned for this day for months and months!  Your special room is ready, waiting just for you . . .

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 . . . and all the wonderful friends you're going to meet!

 

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     Yes, this is your birthday.  You weigh 8 pounds 6 ounces and are 21 inches long.

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     Even your nurses at Oakwood Hospital are thrilled with your arrival.  And Doctor Smith, your doctor, was anxious to see you too!

 

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     We can't wait for you to meet all your new friends and relatives. Grandma and Grandpa is here, and Aunt Janey, Uncle Roy, and even Cousin Jacob.

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     Of all the babies in the world, Emily Elizabeth Parker, YOU are the one that we had hoped for. 

 

 

     YOU are that special baby girl, the one who makes the whole family complete!

 

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     Your new home, at 385 Barton in Plymouth, Michigan, is bustling with excitement.  Everything is ready and YOU make it all perfect!

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     We know that it won't be long before you start exploring your new world, and We will want to cherish every single moment, beginning with today!

 

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     And everyone wonders what you will become. A doctor, a lawyer, a singer, a builder, a teacher, an astronaut, a writer, a farmer, a driver, a dancer, what will you be?

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     No matter what you choose, you will always be a STAR shining brightly!

 

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     And Mommy and Daddy will always be there to help you reach your dreams!

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     So even though this is the first day of your life, Emily, We promise to make every day even better!

 

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     Because Mommy and Daddy loves you, Emily Elizabeth Parker very, very much, and we always will!

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