March 12, 2007

• birth certificate : )

  Current mood: happy

  I thought I should be the first to inform you that I, mandy moore, hold
  in my hands a birth certificate.

  It reads that I “was present to name, tenderly hold and safely release
  HANK”, my new baby seaturtle son of the golfina species. It’s true, hank
  and I didn’t have nearly enough time to bond before I had to gently coax
  him towards his ocean home but I know in my heart of hearts that he’s a
  fighter.
  I’m not sure why the name “hank” spoke to me but once I locked eyes with
  him it was a done deal. He was ridiculously adorable, by the way.
  Ok, so we’re in mexico for work once again (I’m a lucky, lucky girl) and
  were informed by the hotel staff that the baby sea turtles had just
  hatched in the incubators and we were welcome to help release them just
  after sunset. I mean—who wouldn’t jump at that chance?? Basically we
  all gathered on the beach and everyone was allowed to select a baby and
  name him (they were all males). After a few photos (which I’ll post) we
  walked to the edge of the surf and set them down and encouraged them to
  waddle towards the water (trying to erase the idea that statistically 1
  or 2 out of 100 babies will end up surviving). Although it’s kinda mind
  boggling to think that these same turtles will return to the exact piece
  of beach 20 years from now to lay eggs and repeat the cycle!!!
  All in all, I was honored to be a part of such a special/symbolic act.

  Be well and send hank some good thoughts!

  Xo,
  M

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