Mentor Insincere

MENTOR INSINCERE You know we are going to have to pick a name for this beautiful baby girl. We cant just keep calling her Baby. Albert said, OK, Ill look in the telephone book and pick out one. Oh no, you dont. This is a very special baby and she is not going to get a name out of any telephone book. A long period of silence prevailed as they continued to watch over Baby. After about five minutes, Trudy breaks the silence. Lets call her Amanda, Albert. Amanda Jane. Albert adds. Amanda Jane. Trudy repeats. They both look back toward their daughter, the taste of her name on the tip of their tongues Amanda and Albert, I am sorry, I am so very sorry, I hurt you both very deep. I can only ask for your forgiveness. Please have mercy on me. You were not only my mother but my mentor as well.