My sister in law and her children are here visiting for a few weeks. She is special and has been a part of my life in a unique and memorable way. Paula is a mother and a coach to me and is a gift to many people, especially her children. She is kind of like the child whisper and demonstrates a compassion and intimacy of parenthood that I wouldn't have otherwise known is possible. Before children were on my radar, I knew that her parenting skills would impact me when that time came and boy has it ever. I am lucky beyond words to have her in my life. Immediately after Layla's birth there were a spiral of events that I did not see coming if someone had told me - sort of like when I was pregnant with Maya and I purposely skipped reading the section on episiotomies, because THAT wouldn't happen to me...... oh thank heaven for sitz baths and donut rings is all that I can say about that! - and wasn't prepared for. She was right there by my side and I expressed to her my sadness that "they took my baby, they took my baby". And somehow, by her being there, I felt cushioned amidst fear and heart pressing pain. I'll never forget that moment and I am forever grateful that she was right there - she got it completely. She didn't try to reassure me or stop my heartache, she just felt it, like it was happening to her.
Now she continues to be a mentor to me in many ways. Marrying Michael gave me the gift of his family. I love you all sincerely, you are mine....
I wish that all my girls, my fellow mothers and soul sisters have the gift of extended family, those that also love your children like you do.
Welcome home Paula, Richard, Kiera and Kaelan - welcome home with love.
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