[The following is a copy of an electronic message received by James Bolner, Sr., from Isabel Celine Bolner on February 25, 1999.]
 

Dear Grandpa:

Mom and Gram took me to the doctor today.  From start to end, it seemed
like an all day event.  We received a good report; the doctor said that now
that Mom is serious about feeding me, I ought to start gaining weight.
Today I weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, down, of course, from my weigh in at
birth. Gram is pampering Mom, Dad, and me.  We are so lucky that she is
here.

Today I discovered the joys of a pacifier.  Well, maybe Gram and Mom
discovered the joys of a pacifier; it worked good for me.  Dad came home
and claimed the prize for changing the heaviest diaper yet.  I'll report
more as I develop!

                                                                    - Love,
Isabel Celine