journey with me as i recall. recount. reconnect with this universe of unexpected and beautifully timed blessing. a series if you will of angels in my life. saviors of the soul. reminders of the truth. journey with me as i realize my existence as a mere woman. no longer standing alone. against the whirl. but a thread. held up and made stronger by those tied to me. all i had to do was open my eyes and before me lay... a series of sisters and brothers. each deserving of praise and thanks.
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in this pregnancy i wrestled. timing was what i blamed. timing was so not to blame. many adjustments. many decisions to be made. only seemingly complicated by this tiny being growing within.
the mask i wore was one of strength. of faith. of acceptance. of excitement. of control.... some were fooled. others knew better. and those knew better than to probe.
enter the midwife. intuitive and gentle. she waited. when the floodgates burst and the mask fell she opened her arms and wrapped me in wisdom.
in this time of growth she filled so many shoes. she became for me so much more than a woman who knows birthing... confidant. mother of example. encourager. life giver. nutritionist. counselor. voice of confirmation.
to experience the intimacy of birth with a devoted and knowledgeable team is a gift. to experience an intimate birth with a team you have grown to love and to fully trust is a treasured gift. one i didn't expect. one for which i will always
be grateful.
you held my hand. upheld me in prayer. as i grew as a woman and mother. you held my daughter as she took her first breath. in the cycles to come. in the circles we spin. this will stay with us. this bond is strong. i thank you.
