Village of Joy, Village of Abundance

May there be no death, disaster, sickness, war, conflict, hunger, poverty, evil tongues, witchcraft or misfortune.
May we be blessed with children, wisdom, long life and good health...
-Mojuba Prayer excerpt


I cannot begin to express my joy and deep gratitude for the love, generosity and collective joy expressed this Saturday at my baby shower. Even calling it a baby shower seems inappropriate. It was indeed a village gathering, an inter-tribal celebration of life. For each of the people that blessed us with their warm and magnificent presence, we offer a humble prayer for your prosperity and happiness, and a divine plea for your protection from all misfortune.

We are so blessed to have you in our lives. You are all so beautiful.

Thank you for your hugs and smiles, gifts and creativity. I am certain that no baby on the planet has quite an extensive collection of unique onesies and t-shirts. LOL =) [Thank you, Dre, for leading that effort!]

According to you all (and your onesies), he is the Sun and a PRINCE, Bomberito (y Plenerito Tambien!), who is touched by joy, love, abundance. He says "All Power to the Babies", and leaves his precious footprints at the end of a long, winding road. He is Joaquin's homeboy and a future Hermano of LUL, but everyone knows that his mom is a Pi Chi. He is number 1 Gran Son =) and wears LOVE on his chest. He knows that "L'Union Fait La Force" and that Brooklyn Luvs Him. LA loves him too. Khalid and Egypt know he will love contemporary art, and the list goes on.... Your love showed through each design and he will wear them all- at least once, even if I have to change him 3 times a day! [which I probably will!]

And for those of you who the Universe kept away from the festivities but sent your light and greetings, we offer the same on your behalf. Blessings and Love.

We can't wait for you to meet him, and for him to have the honor of meeting you. I am overwhelmed, even, at how one little person could move so many people.

Thanks to all of you, he will be born with a deficiency of nothing. Our only job will be to love him and care for him, which we will do zealously as we already do. He will need and want for nothing, for this village has helped to build him a nest that even my imagination could not concoct. Thank you, again.

Even more than your material generosity, I am grateful for your mere existence in his Universe. I know that he felt your vibrations. When looking around, I thought: "with the people in this room alone, we could build a nation." And we could.

Among us, there enough singers and musicians to start not one but several bands... of course!! There were social workers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, educators, builders, marketers, and artisans. Healers and cooks, witches and athletes. DJs, writers, photographers and painters. Actors and public health workers. Producers, cooks (no, culinary artists!), administrative assistants, salespersons and dancers. Hairdressers and masseurs. Filmmakers and yoga instructors. And babies and children (best of all), with endless possibilities.

[Hell, if y'all are down, we can buy some land now! Holler back! =)]

My people, thank you. David and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

My deepest and humblest thank you to the Baby Shower Committee.
Ladies and Gents (go bobby and luis!) : You know who you are and I love you for your effort and kindness. You all are the stars in my eyes.

David: Thank you, baby, for being the best behind the scenes helper and head daddy in charge. For real. It was your day, too, even if you made it all about me... I love you infinitely.

See you all soon!
4 and a half weeks and counting...
baby boy I am waiting for you!

Love yous,
Mari