Public Defense

So, with the first snow came my Sasha Jade. And just like that I was in love with a 19 inch 7 lb 1.5 oz little girl. The newest Alaskan. Despite what the State says, I vow to my dying breath to fight the assertion that you are second class because of my citizenship. I vow to fight anyone who would hurt you. So many emotions were in my heart and mind. I was proud of J for doing such a good job. Amazed by the life in front of me. Amazed at how, once I saw her, all the worries over to make it work financially just disappeared. I don't have a lot of time right now. But to my little girl: already, I love you more than you will ever know. I promise to give you all I have and all I am. Your mom and I have given up a lot to be in this amazing place called Alaska so you could be born as free as anyone ever has. I can't wait to show you this place. I can't wait for you to get to know your sisters. They are amazing, beautiful little girls who will be amazing women. There will be tough times ahead. I won't be able to give you everything that you deserve. But I hope I always remember the tears in my eyes when I first saw you. I am reminded of a quote from one of my favorite movies, the Straight Story. Alvin tells a story about his kids "I'd give each one of 'em a stick and, one for each one of 'em, then I'd say, 'You break that.' Course they could real easy. Then I'd say, 'Tie them sticks in a bundle and try to break that.' Course they couldn't. Then I'd say, "That bundle... that's family." Welcome to Alaska little one. Welcome to your family.

Full post as published by A Public Defender's Life in Alaska on November 02, 2010 (boomark / email).