Here's another very special handmade gift given to Marlo. Aunt WaWa (Sharla -Sean's Sister) knew that we would love something personalized and crafty. It's so nice and thoughtful- and I'm so pleased that it's not "too babyish". She used the text of a very lovely poem to create Marlo's name.
Here's the poem:
To laugh often and love much
to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children
to earn the approbation of honest citizen's and endure the betrayal of false friends
to appreciate beauty
to find the best in others
to give of one's self
to leave the world a bit better
whether by a healthy child
a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition
to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation
to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived
this is to have succeeded.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Here's a little close up of how she used the text of the poem to create M's name.
Thank you Aunt WaWa! We love it and it will have a place in Marlo's room for many many many years to come.
