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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Quote of the Day (maybe the year?)

"Live fully and presently and wholly and that is about all you got. Give it your all, wear your heart on your sleeve, and be guided with love. Your children and babies need you to plan for the best, pray for beauty and grace, and teach them how to go through when things get tough."

Written by me to a group of women planning homebirth after a previous cesarean section. Recently their online group began talking about my story, since I'm the poster child for catastrophic rupture; their worst fear. I had the opportunity to address some of their inquiries and assumptions, as well as share the story of Trace's birth and death. It was quite a moving experience and this quote was some of the wisdom that came forth.



4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great quote- delicious picture- especially during these cold snowy days. But-who are you quoting? And is the picture you and Ariah in the stream by your house? My guess is yes, to the picture, and that the quote comes from Amy; I have been thinking and thinking about her lately. It surely sounds like her.

Love, Mum

Betsy said...

What a perfect accompanying photo. Navigating the stream. Are you going against or with the current? My guess is against.
We got Ariah's necklace. It's beautiful.

ellenhopes said...

i just read your blog..from the start.what a emotional account but a beautiful outcome! how is your little guy doing? he looks like he has a few rolls? he may just be one of the most beautiful babies i've ever seen. and your daughter? our daughter was the only child for 6 years b4 we adopted our baby, it went amazing for the 1rst year or so but now they sure can fight. thanks for sharing your journey

would you happen to know of any Canadian families that have be able to adopt from Rwanda?

thanks ellen
ellen hopes @ yahoo dot ca

Jana said...

Hi, I would love to speak with you regarding Rwandan adoption, but can't find an e-mail address on here anywhere. If you see this, can you please e-mail me at janasolomon@hotmail.com? Thank you so much!