My Beautiful Friend

Born at 5:55 am on July 10, 1978 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was 7 lbs. 8 oz. and 21 inches long. A good baby, strong and healthy.


Named Jaimi Ann to reflect her destiny... "my beautiful friend".

J'ami is French for "I have a friend".
Jamal is Persian for "beauty".
Ann brings together spirits of her maternal grandmother, Anita, her paternal great-grandmother Agnes, and a dear family friend, Adrienne.

Little One

Oh, little one, a part of me,
apart from me.
I owe you my life,
and yours to me
...for a little while.

Grow straight and true.
Be honest and loyal,
Brave and kind.
Appreciate the magnitude of what's
been given to you.
Learn to know what is around
you.
In you.
Beyond you.

Look to the earth mother
for things of value.
To the soul, for truth.
Listen
Learn
Trust in humanity
but beware of mankind.

Life is a struggle
but Blessed.
A chance at seeing,
Experiencing,
like a gently, glistening dewdrip
Balanced on the edge of a blade of grass.

Take care.
This treasure is great.
It needs tending and watching.
Water it with love
for yourself,
for others,
for everything.

There is no bad, no evil,
only misunderstanding,
confusion, lost, hungry souls.

Be a comfort.
Be generous.
Be noble, glorious, brave.
Strong.

We will always watch over,
always guard and protect.

Be Magnificent my little one.
(c)1982 Bobbie Kolehouse