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Inter-city diary by Cara Jones
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| Meeting baby Naomi
I had a 2 o'clock appointment with Bethany and Naomi at their Santa Monica apartment. Bethany was rather overwhelmed with the whole experience, and she was also exhausted from having not slept properly in weeks. So she was carefully spacing her visitors so she wouldn't get too tired. I did have a Monday afternoon appointment originally, but because of the flat tire incident, I missed my window of opportunity. I was rescheduled for today. When I arrived at their apartment, Bethany's parents were still there. I hadn't seen them since the wedding in July, and they looked so happy to finally be grandparents! Bethany's older brother, Steve, is not yet married, and so her parents had waited a long time for this moment. I walked in, set down my things, and went over to where Bethany's dad was sitting on the rocking chair, holding little Naomi on a pillow in his lap. I immediately burst into tears. Don't know why. But I was completely overcome with emotion. Bethany looked absolutely beautiful. She had this glow of satisfaction and contentment about her that, in almost twenty years as her best friend, I had never seen before. Not at graduation; not as her wedding day; not ever. And I understood why. She and her husband Saul had produced another life. This perfect little human being, barely the length of your forearm, peaceful and happy to be alive in this wonderful world, ready to give her parents a lifetime of joy by her very presence. I was overwhelmed by the beauty of this little creation of human life, and I cried for a while. When Bethany's father was through playing with his new granddaughter, he handed her over to me. I held baby Naomi for the first time, and though I was a complete stranger to her, she took to me immediately, and attached herself to my body in a manner that showed complete contentment. Well actually, we weren't really complete strangers. I had been there with Bethany every step of the way, watching her stomach grow to huge proportions, laying my hands on it, Naomi's temporary home, and communing with the baby. Each time I did, Bethany told me that Naomi kicked for no one else but me. I would lay my hands on her belly, and Naomi would say hello. Sometimes with her foot, sometimes with her hand or head. But she always responded to my touch. So I would talk to her and extend my energy and my love towards this little being I had yet to actually meet face to face. Bethany always said that we had a special connection. And it turned out to be true. Naomi fell asleep in my arms after about 10 minutes. Her grandparents had left, and Bethany had some private time to take a shower, eat some lunch, and eventually lie down on the couch. I sat on the rocking chair and gently rocked the baby into a deep sleep. The feeling of her little body against mine was unbelievable. Sure, I had held babies before. I spent much of my childhood babysitting children in the neighborhood. But this was the very first time I held the daughter of my best friend. And it was an incredibly special experience. If you look at the picture, it seems that I have a different look about me. An almost motherly glow that emanates from deep inside. It's amazing that feelings like this show so obviously on the outside, but they do. I love this picture! I stayed a few hours with sleeping Naomi and resting Bethany. When Naomi awoke, she wanted food. So the three of us retreated to Bethany's bedroom, and I got to watch as Bethany nursed her baby. It was amazing. The new mother and the new baby were as happy as can be. And seeing them and spending time with them made me happy. Big sigh. Aaaaaaaah! I have nothing left to say. In Los Angeles, Cara Jones |
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今日は木曜日。やっとベサニーの赤ちゃんに会うことができました! 約束(の時間・・・まあアポといったほうが近いかな)の午後2時、私はベサニーとナオミに会うため、サンタモニカのアパートメントを訪ねました。ベサニーは
「出産」という初めての経験に少し圧倒されているみたい。まともに眠れない日が何週間も続いたせいもあって、すごく疲れているようでした。だから、あまりお客さんも呼ばないようにして、とにかく体を休めているんだって。 翻訳:山本なむを
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