Her name is Clara. The preemie.
I actually named her.
When I arrived at the hospital yesterday the mother wasn't there. So I dropped of some preemie diapers and came back today. When I got there mama and baby were there. Dang she's tiny. I asked the mother if she'd given the baby a name. And she said no. Not yet.
I asked her if she was ready to give the baby a name. She said she couldn't think of a name and that I should name her. I told her I didn't want to name the baby, that was the mama's job. She said no-- she'd only name the baby today if I gave her a name.
So I asked her what her name was. It was Clarose. So I said, "How about Clara?" That sounded like a diminutive name to me. She said, "That's good. I like it."
And I said, "Are you sure?"
And she said, "Yes, Clara."
And then all the ladies with their babies in the tent started cheering and calling out, "Clara! Clara!" I had to run but I was sure to hold sweet Clara and say her name over and over to her before I left.
It was a happy moment.
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And then a few hours later I got some more news about Patricia... I have to work up the emotional energy to discuss that further. Maybe later. Maybe tomorrow.
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Hello,
My name is Courtney- I am Nick's Aunt Betty's Step-Daughter. She was telling me about what you've been doing in Haiti and directed me to your blog today. I couldn't believe it when I got on your website and the latest post was about the tiny new baby Clara. That happens to be my middle name and was my Great Grandmother's name. Sounds like a perfect name for the sweet little baby, and similar to her Mommy's name.
Anyways, I just wanted to introduce myself. : )
I hope it is ok if I follow your blog- I find it so inspiring what you are doing.
Take care,
Courtney Kroon
The girl's name Clara \c-la-ra\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "famous, brilliant". Post-classical name from the feminine form of the adjective "clarus". In the modern English-speaking world, it represents a re-Latinization of the normal English form Clare. Made famous in the 1920s by the silent film actress Clara Bow, known as "the It girl", because whatever "it" was, she had it.
Gwen -
I gave birth 3-months early (1 lb. 15 oz) to a boy 20 years ago TODAY. It took us 4 days to name him. We didn't have names picked out before the birth and we wanted something that sounded strong because he was so little.
Bless the mothers who have so little available for their little children.
I have also worked in Haiti at a home for special needs children. It is a holy and happy home, split up right now after the earthquake. The children who cannot walk, therefore are not able to get out of the house quickly, were moved to Tricotte, Pastor Dio's hometown.
The others are still in the house in Port-Au-Prince.
I believe they don't take children until they are 4 years old, but I do know that aynyone with a heart for Haiti and a heart for special needs children might consider developing a home for these children.
Thanks for all the blogs -- I have been reading for months and really appreciate all you've written and your sense of humor.
Debbie Woodward
Minnesota
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