Dear Luna,
Your wonderful parents gave you the most fitting name. Your light shined on everyone and everything just like Earth's Moon. To me, your light will always shine as I remember your beautiful smile, when I see your mommy, daddy and big brother Milo.
I vividly remember the day your mommy told me that she was pregnant with you. she did not yet know that you would be a girl and was filled with so much joy and excitement. Your mom and I would take walks together while we were both pregnant. Pregnancy was not super easy for your mom, Clara, but she did her best to take care of her body so you could grow healthy and strong. She could not wait to meet you.
When you were born, your light immediately shined on everyone who surrounded you. Your mommy's smile when she looked at you was so big and warm. She took you everywhere with her and helped me feel braver to get out of the house with my baby. When you two looked at each other I could see the strong connection and bond connecting you to each other. She nursed and cared for you so tenderly and selflessly. Your mommy showed me how to be a better mom with her always calm spirit and demeanor. You took so much after her with your similarly calm, gentle and happy spirit. You lifted her spirit and mine as well.
On one spring or early summer day, your mom and I took you and my son, Jacob, to Shoup Park in Los Altos. I was so impressed at how strong you were doing tummy time, giggling and playing with the toys, but occasionally checking that your mommy was still there. You quickly learned how to grab toys and roll over.
One of my fondest memories of you was from when we all went for a walk around Filoli. After a long walk around the gardens, your mom stayed longer to nurse you and nourish you. While I went back to work only 4.5 months after I had Jacob, your mommy chose to stay home longer with you. She put you first and did not let anyone or anything pressure her to go back to work, because she treasured her time with you so much.
Your mom is amazing! She took you to Spain so your grandpa and daddy's parents could meet you. There, she took you on so many adventures with your big brother. She did not let a crazy thing, like a pandemic, stop her from showing you more of this world safely.
Dear Luna, in your life you were surrounded by so much love and your personality and spirit brought a lot of joy to your family and friends. I will forever feel blessed to have known you. Please know that your mom, dad and brother will be taken care of by all of us who love them and you.
Thank you for letting your light shine so bright. I and so many others will carry you in our hearts and minds. It hurst so much that you are gone, but I also know you'd want your mommy and daddy to smile again like when they looked at you.
With love,
Veli
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Querida Luna,
Tus maravillosos padres te dieron el nombre más apropiado. Tu luz brilló en todos y todo, igual que la Luna de la Tierra. Para mi, tu luz siempre brillará cuando recuerde tu preciosa sonrisa, y cuando vea a tu madre, a tu padre y a tu hermano Milo.
Recuerdo vívidamente el día en que tu madre me dijo que estaba embarazada de ti. Aun no sabía que serías una niña y estaba llena de alegría y expectativa. Tu madre y yo solíamos pasear juntas en nuestros embarazos. El embarazo no fue super fácil para tu madre, Clara, pero ella se esforzaba en cuidar su cuerpo para que tu pudieras crecer fuerte y sana. Estaba deseando conocerte.
Cuando naciste, tu luz inmediatamente iluminó a todos los que te rodeaban. La sonrisa de tu madre al mirarte era amplia y cálida. Te llevaba a todos lados y me ayudó a animarme a salir de casa con mi bebé. Cuando os mirabais, yo podía ver la gran conexión que os unía. Te daba el pecho y te cuidaba con suavidad y generosidad. Tu mami me enseñó como ser una mejor madre, con su actitud calmada. Sacaste mucho de ella, con tu parecida calma y tu espíritu amable y feliz. Elevabas su espíritu y el mío también.
Un día de primavera o comienzos de verano, tu madre y yo os llevamos a ti y a mi hijo Jacob a Shoup Park en Los Altos. Yo estaba impresionada con lo fuerte que estabas haciendo tummy time, riéndote y jugando con los juguetes, pero mirando de vez en cuando a tu mami para asegurarte de que seguía ahi. Aprendiste muy rápido a girarte y agarrar juguetes.
Uno de mis recuerdos favoritos es del día que fuimos a caminar por Filoli. Después de un largo paseo por los jardines, tu madre se quedó más rato para darte de comer y cuidarte. Yo volví al trabajo cuando Jacob tenía 4.5 meses, pero tu mami extendió su baja para estar más tiempo en casa contigo. Te puso primero, y no dejó que nada ni nadie la presionara a volver al trabajo, porque adoraba el tiempo que pasaba contigo.
Tu madre es fabulosa. Te llevó a España para que pudieras conocer a tus abuelos. Allí, te llevó en muchas aventuras con tu hermano mayor. No dejó que una locura, como la pandemia, le impidiera mostrarte un poco de este mundo, con cuidado.
Querida Luna, en tu vida estuviste rodeada de mucho amor, y tu personalidad y espíritu trajo mucha alegría a tu familia y amigos. Estaré para siempre bendecida por haberte conocido. Por favor estate segura de que tu mama, tu papa y tu hermano estarán bien cuidados por todos nosotros que les queremos a ellos y a ti.
Gracias por dejar tu luz brillar tan fuerte. Yo, y muchos más, te llevaremos en nuestra mente y nuestro corazón. Duele mucho que no estés, pero también sé que tu querrías que tu mami y papi sonrieran de nuevo, como cuando te miraban a ti.
Con amor,
Veli