For Cecily

When Jason was five months old, he became seriously ill. I was in the hospital with him for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah and my birthday. One evening as I settled myself under a blanket in the cot next to his crib, David came into the room with a little box. I have always vowed that the woman of Jason’s dreams would have these earrings. As his mother, my heart is overflowing. I feel so blessed that the two of you have found one another, and that I get to welcome you into our family.