Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Boxes and Beads: 227/365


This cigar box was decorated for me by a dear friend, Susan Saunders, for my Mother's Blessing when I was pregnant with Arabella Rose in 2008.  The box was filled with inspirational quotes, poems, and pretty beads that each of my friends hand selected for me.  Susan strung the beads together, and I wore it as I labored at home.  Both the box and the necklace are on a shelf in my room so I can be reminded daily of the strength and love that surrounds me.



Below is a montage of her water birth.  I hadn't watched it in a few years and it still tears me up. A big, loving thanks to my incredible midwife, Nancy Giglio and doula, Therese Hak-Kuh.  They are an incredible team, and I am grateful for the work they do to empower women during birth.


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8 comments:

  1. Heather AddleyJuly 27, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Brings me to tears, so beautiful <3

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  2. MishaJuly 27, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Sweet tears and heartborn smiles. Thank you so much for sharing this.

    <3

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  3. JohannahJuly 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    So beautiful, Amy. I especially the love the pic of everybody else asleep in the bed together.

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  4. Atomic RoseJuly 27, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Amazing! And beautiful music to go with it. Sounds like Ben Harper. Is it?

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  5. KatJuly 27, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    <3 Amy, so powerful.

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  6. TriciaJuly 28, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Your daughter is beautiful (so is her name)... made me tear up... I should have worn waterproof mascara today!

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  7. AmyJuly 29, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Thanks <3! Amy, you are right! It's Ben Harper singing with Jack Johnson:)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMWS-wbuss

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  8. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    This made me tear up....so beautiful...thank you for sharing with us.

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