There was once a pretty town in Provence called Avignon. In this city lived a beautiful little boy very wise, but very shy! He was the only child in a family and his parents loved him. Being a single child, he had to play alone, not easy, he liked reading a lot but he was still alone so he dreamed, he escaped. Since he was very shy, it had to be pushed a little to confront the outside world. Gradually he gained self-confidence, and things came back in order. He managed to overcome his shyness !! He was released and we could not stop him !!!
The child grew up, grew up and turned into a young man and what a young man !!! He was beautiful and the girls turned him around a lot !! His beautiful clear look left no one indifferent !!! …. His life was going well in Provence between family and friends, yet, one day, he decided to leave, to leave us to go live his dream far, very far In America as they say here. We were very sad about his departure but were sure he would come back a little later, but not !! Despite the sadness and our fears we were wholeheartedly solidarity with him. He had to realize his dream, his American Dream. We prayed that everything would go well for him in his new life so far away from us.
During those years there, it certainly was not easy. However, he kept for himself alone, in his head and in his heart all these difficult moments, he never complained! The American dream …. the USA … He had to endure many things alone, down … Time was passing and 14 years passed.
One day, during one of our conversations, a video conversation he showed us a very pretty young woman and, on the other hand, they seemed to know each other well, there was complicity and even ‘They were especially appreciated ….
The following weeks we even sympathized with this charming young woman very smiling.
Another time, I learned that I was going to receive a gift. Super, I loooooove gifts, on the other hand it was not necessary to open the package !!! So I should wait and open it live on Skype. I was eager to open this big package brought by the postman, but no, I had to wait. I piaffais …
In short, the moment waited finally arrived and, armed with my knife and before camera, I could finally cut the scotch carefully. The parcel finally opened, I plunged my hand to seize one of the small packages that I saw. “Nooonn, no, we must take the letter first,” they said. I plunged my hand in the large package to rummage and get out a beautiful red envelope. The envelope was glued, I cut it out carefully.
It was a pretty postcard with a drawing of an old typewriter and a little bird on it.
I opened the card and inside, a black and white photo. But no ! This is not a picture !! It’s an ultrasound and there … it’s a baby …. !! Yes Yes! It’s you Addison !! This is how I learned in the prettiest manner possible, your future arrival !!
I could not believe what I saw, I had so long hoped for it !!! I cried, but with joy. An immense joy, I waited for you so much !!
And here you are, very small. Until this famous moment I thought that my heart had become dry and hard and just seeing you it melted like snow in the sun. Thank you for choosing to come to my family and now nothing will be like before! I love you already and now I look forward to the day of our next meeting. I will be there to welcome you.
You know, that boy who left France I spoke of, well, he’s your dad, but he’s also my son. He discovered a pearl, a beautiful young woman, your mother and you are the fruit of their love. It is because they love each other very much that you will be beautiful, very beautiful. I am your grandma, your big one, I do not know yet how you will call me, but the name you will give me will be very sweet in my ears. I am very happy with your arrival in my life and I only wait for one thing is to be able to hold you in my arms and cover you with kisses. I will not hide from you that I also have stage fright. But yes, I’m afraid of not being up to my task, so if that’s the case, especially do not hesitate to let me know. I want to become almost perfect for you.
For the moment, still remain with your mom, warm and grown with the unconditional love of your parents.
Very quickly my little chip
Your big ma who thinks of you.
Becoming Addison 