A few months ago my cousin was going through some of her mom's things and found the birth announcement my mom had sent when I was born. I was delighted that she stuck it in the mail and sent it to me! It feels extra special since mom is no longer with us. This is how it reads inside:
Name: Pauline Marie
Date: January 2, 1970 at 1:12 p.m.
Parents: Dan & Betty Schrag
Weight: 8 lbs. 3 1/4 oz. and 19 inches long
First baby in 1970 at McPherson County Hospital.
I loved the personal note Mom wrote on the back to her good friend and sister-in-law: "Baby has quite a bit of dark hair...we named her after Grandma Schrag - both names are also middle names of my sisters."
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In the last 50-some years I have received many beautiful cards and well-wishes from family and friends. More recently it is posts on Facebook, texts or e-cards. I love them all, but still there is a special place in my heart for that 1st sweet little card announcing to the world:
"Our Baby is Here!"
