What’s in a name? We have all been given names that are uniquely ours. Some names have special meaning when given in honor of a family member like a grandparent, aunt, or uncle. Some people have a suffix like Sr. or Jr. or even a number such as III added to their name. From a very early age we recognize when we are called by our name, we respond accordingly. Our names connect us to our family, our friends, community and the world. There are generic titles like mom, dad or grandma that fulfills us in a different way but being called by our name gives us our identity. |