nm :)

[MercyA]

nm, Ellie the etiquette expert for the win. 

[Note to self: Never post 45 minutes after taking Ambien. You may not be thinking clearly.]

Edited January 26, 2022 by MercyA

[Ellie]

5 minutes ago, MercyA said:

Should I just send a gift and sign it "Much Love, Aunt Mercy" like always.

This.

[KSera]

How close are you with her? Are you on conversational or texting type terms with her? I can see it feeling more natural to have a conversation rather than a very formal note. If that's not the level of familiarity you have, perhaps you could purchase the books from her list that you have for your Sunday School class (along with others, if you want) and mention in your note that you use those books in your Sunday School class to discuss xyz and enjoyed seeing those and the other thoughtful choices on her list. Or something along those lines. Seems that would get some of the idea across you are wanting her to know. Maybe adding something like your last line, that you pray for the world to change for the better as her baby grows. Along with other general good wishes for her and the baby and wishing much love from Aunt Mercy so it's not all focused on that.

[MercyA]

We are not especially close, but are friendly and talk freely about many topics (just not about anything political or race related). She lives far away and we don't text (and I'm not on Facebook), so a note would have to be it. I like what you have suggested, @KSera. Thank you!