from Grandma Diana

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Dear Jeff and Songmei,

Dad and I are so very happy and relieved to know that Drake has been born. He is so handsome, and has the sweetest voice. I had such a hard time sleeping last night, I was praying for a safe and quick delivery, finally at 4:24 I went downstairs and turned on the computer and saw,to my delight, that he had been born. What a beautiful sight to see him and to hear his little video. I will always remember that special, quiet time ,when I Iearned of his birth. I called to Dad and he wa down to the livingroom in a minute to see our newest grandchild.

Kevin filled us in on some of the details and we are praying for Songmei's rapid recovery. It will be so special when we can talk with you and hear more of Drake's special story ! We love him already and look forward to the time when we can hold him, you and Songmei in our arms. It has been quite a day, Great Grandma Bernice and Great Grandma Irene are so happy for you, as well as all the rest of our family. Our love to all, you will be such wonderful parents to Drake.

Love, Mom and Dad

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2010-12-21

Dearest Songmei,

We are so happy for you and Jeff. Drake is so beautiful, healthy and alert ! We know that you feeling pain from the surgery, and we feel pain for you and pray that you will be painfree. We are happy that you have a beautiful baby, a loving husband and a nanny to care for you ! You will be back to your self before too long, let the nanny do for you, enjoy your son, gaze into his beautiful eyes and know that he is a beautiful combination of all our families, brought here, in love, to carry on all the precious hopes and dreams in his own special way. Welcome to the world, our precious little Drake. Bless you, dear one,for bearing the pain, we love you with our whole heart, Jeff loves you so much and will always take care of you, as you will for him. Drake is a lucky little boy to have you and Jeff for parents.
With love, Mom and Dad

2010-12-21

Today you're 3 days old.

Reactions to your pictures on Facebook:

Your Uncle Kevin: "I LOVE HIM! So beautiful!" He liked every picture I put up of you.

Dave Mistysyn: "i've said it before and i'll say it again: hapa kids = winners of the genetic lottery system" I have to agree, buddy. You are so cute.

My favorite series of comments came from Chris Dalby, who made a series of comments on the 9 photos from your first day about you beginning your domination of the Earth. That starts here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150356521465082&set=a.10150356521285082.587385.750145081

You have plenty of people to love you, but right now you only need to love one persion: your mom. She has gone through so much struggle and pain for you. She had a C-section at the doctor's strong request, and the wound hurts her a lot. There's no reason to feel guilty about this. I just want to remind you to appreciate your mom and everything she sacrificed to bring you here, every day you're on this Earth.

She jokes that you are "狡猾"--when she's feeding you, you wait until she squeezes out the milk and then drink.

She also praises you for only crying when you really need something: a diaper change, feeding, or you're too hot. Some other babies shriek nonstop in the hospital. Not you--cool from your first day.

Your 月嫂 Cheng Jie, says even your crying sounds beautiful. I agree. You do this little goat warble when you cry that is adorable.

You are one amazing little man.

- Dad