From the time I first read SheLoves Magazine, I whispered thank you and held the prayer that one day my words would find their way to that lovely place of sisterhood and hope.
This morning I am honored to say they have.
It would be my joy if you’d join me at SheLoves with my story of serving as a birth companion. I wrote parts of this nearly two years ago in my series on grace, but here I delve deeper into the despair of seeing one I love suffer, recognizing my limitations and bearing witness to the light that comes from darkness.
God is bringing life from the hidden place, God is working his good from the belly of dark…
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Chills and tears as I read this poignant account of life; both the beauty and pain entrenched within. It brought me right back to those blessed moments I too saw first breaths.
Through it all I will remind myself of your words, the unknown is not his unknown, only mine—what blessed assurance. You reflect Him brilliantly sister!
Thank you, sis. No words for my gratitude at being able to walk these beauty and pain moments together. I will always remember your face upon seeing each of the girls for the first time in my delivery room. And to see you hold your own in their first breaths. Ooooh. I love you.