What's In A Name? (Chapter Two)

If you'll recall, Natey Wi's name came with a story. I have fondly looked back at that post many times, mostly while I was pregnant with Evy, and it's not the post itself that gets me, but Lynn Michael's comments after the post:

M.Lynn M.June 17, 2011 at 9:19 PM

Shelby and Kyle,
It is a beautiful story.
It has turned tears of sorrow.........so many years ago..........to tears of joy.
What a testament to family values and love.
Lynn

Lynn was there through all of it, and understands--even more than I can--what it meant to turn those tears of sorrow to joy. Ok, now I am crying again (seven weeks postpartum, hello hormones)…let's get back to Evy. Her name has a little story, too. 

Evelyn:  Evelyn is the name of my maternal grandmother. She died before my mom was my mom. What I mean is, before she had a husband and kids (this is a whole other blog post, trust me). I am not sure exactly what she did in life to produce such great children (looking at you, Sandra Bruer and Cheryl Bupp) but I grew up loving the name and have always had it at the top of my names list.

Carys:  In the Welsh language Carys means love. Love is all you need.

And that's what's in this name. 

:)sbc