My Middle Name

Sho Sho and Kaela enjoy some snuggle time.






















Andy and I chose to give Kaela Ruth my mother's middle name. I hope in some small way this poem is able to convey why.

My Middle Name
for my Sho Sho - Cynthia Ruth, from Kaela Ruth, by Mommy

I’m little now, but I’ll grow up one day.
And as I grow, along the way
I know I’ll always have someone
That loves me more than I’ll ever know.
Her name? Sho Sho.

Mommy says she’s a woman of beauty
Daddy says she’s a woman of grace
I say that she’s kind – I know
I’ve seen her face.

Everybody loves her and feels special when she’s near.
She knows how to comfort and wipe away a tear.
I know I’ll always have someone
To teach me every day
How to laugh and love and learn and play.

Mommy says she’s a woman of compassion
Daddy says she’s a woman of strength
I say that she’s gentle – I know
I’ve felt her embrace.

My Sho Sho’s middle name is Ruth
It means friendship – which tells the truth
I know I’ll always have someone
To teach me along the way
How to be a friend – to listen, share and pray.

Mommy says she’s a woman of courage
Daddy says she’s a woman of faith
I say that she’s loving – I know
I’ve heard her voice.

I’m little now, but I’ll grow up one day.
And when I do, I hope they’ll say
All these things about me too - all the things I learned from her.
And on that day, I hope I’ll hear
“I’m proud to share my name with you,
Kaela Ruth, My Dear.”



A very proud Babu holding his granddaughter for the first time.