The
following message was posted (by me) on social media a few days ago.
The response was immediate and humbling; so many people telling me about
their precious children, and midwives sharing memories of the deep
privileges we experienced. Some replied openly, while others sent
personal messages and photos.
It
has been a long time since I posted anything to go to all my facebk
friends. I often wonder how you are progressing on life's road. I was
privileged to be a witness to the early days of many families, and I
wonder how they fare now. From time to time a mother contacts me via fb
to tell me that they are celebrating a birthday or other special day
for one who was born in my care. I know of one of 'my' babies who is
now a midwife. (and my eyes have misted up, as I remember
that birth, with my friend and mentor - 'my' first waterbirth! I have
been privileged beyond my deepest hopes to be trusted in the care of my
own grandbabies, both those who were born in hospital, and those born
into my hands at home.
Christmas is the greatest celebration of a birth that this world has ever seen.
So
today I am looking back in time and sending this message to anyone who
remembers me. Some are midwives, some mothers and fathers, some engaged
me for one birth; some came back time and again. Some Christians, some
follow other faiths, and some none.
Noel and I send loving greetings, with the hope that you will know the blessings of the holy days we celebrate. We also wish you and your families a safe and fulfilling new year. Joy
