Welcome to this world, my new little prince. You are (really, besides your father who is more of an honorary member, kisses Martin) the first man to be born into our tribe. I have been awaiting your arrival here on Earth from the far off lands and waters of Seronga, and cannot wait until I get to hold your little face in my hands. It will be awhile, but you will know me. Before I came to Botswana a wise woman informed me that I had sent certain parts of myself ahead to Africa prior to actually coming here so that I would recognize the person I would soon become, and so I would feel more at home in my skin once I got here. I have left an equal amount of myself that side of the world, to keep watch over you and yours and be with you there as I am here.
You are a lucky one, little man, with the amazing family you’ve come into, and we will love you well. I cannot wait to impart with you all the mysteries that I have discovered, and cannot wait for you to teach me to uncover new ones as well. We will adventure, we will explore, we will learn and grow and we will love.
I am so excited you are finally here (or there, rather). Welcome to the world of life and all it’s mysteries.
I love you already.
Aunty Katch
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