New Arrival: 10:53 a.m., July 30, 2002, Lionel (Leo) Maxwell Bookey emerges. Seven pounds, 12 ounces. Same hospital, same doctor (Verma), same father, even.
Leo, kicking back, and then giving a wave from the inner sanctum... Standing tall, saving strength at 8 months. Now-veteran "Dr. Bookey" cuts the cord The receiving line Another fine morning's work by Dr. Verma Mama time A good, big, Bookey yawn "They let you keep the hat!"