happy mothers' day!

[mamagotcha]

happy mothers' day!
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to all those who influenced me as a mother:

to the
mamafriends who, by their actions, gave me so many valuable clues about
this whole overwhelming mothering job, answered my myriad nosy
questions, and taught me by example that maybe the beaten path doesn't
necessarily lead to the place i wanted to go with my own children. thank
you for enlightening me!

to the women who invited me to attend their labors and births... i am in
awe at the power and courage you summon forth, and grateful to each of
you for the incredible gift of witnessing your precious babes' arrivals.
thank you for inspiring me!

to the women who taught me about what birth REALLY is, and then let me
figure out my own pathway through it... my midwives. thank you for your
wisdom!

to my own mother, grandmothers, and all their foremothers... i am part
of a long chain of women who have had strong, healthy children and
raised them to do the same. thank you for your dedication!

to the men who accompanied and assisted me on my own personal journey to
motherhood... the fathers of my children. thank you for your devotion!

to the woman who has unfailingly supported me every step of the way as a
mom, even when (especially when!) the directions i chose were just plain
baffling to her... my sister. thank you for hanging in there with me!

and most of all, to the four delightful people who call me "Mom"... you
constantly bring me such joy as i watch you each blossom in your own
unique ways. the challenges you give me make me a better woman, even
though i may not express appreciation when i face them. thank you for
letting me love you the best i can.

Comments

[jedusor.livejournal.com]

I love you too, and I'm glad to be able to spend this weekend with you.