Koa James

A few weeks ago, after Steph and Tomo had chosen Koa for their baby’s first name, they were still unsure about having a middle name. Was having a middle name too commonplace? Too expected? I thought about it for awhile and then suggested James. It had a nice sound to it.

Steph confessed that she had been thinking about James, too. After spending the evening with her, she asked me whether I thought it strange that she had been thinking about the same name. (That’s mild compared to the coincidences that happen to me on a daily basis these days). I just laughed to myself with this thought in mind and said, “No, I don’t think it’s strange at all, because it’s the perfect name for him—and, that’s how the universe works. I think it's the right name for him--but it's just a suggestion."

I got an e-mail announcement today that Steph sent out to friends and family that included the little guy’s full name.

In case you haven't heard . . . Stephanie and Tomo are proud to announce the birth of their son, Koa James..., born on December 7, 2006 at 5:24 pm.

I hope that when I have doubts about how things will turn out, in any area of my life, I can remember this. Things work out the way they are supposed to. We experience events in our lives that are orchestrated for our perfect learning. Nothing happens by chance. When I’ve been stressed lately, I’ve wanted to spend time with Koa. It’s not that I’m feeling maternal or anxiously wanting to have a child. It’s just that Koa has a very calming presence. And, let's face it, the little guy has a great name.