lost in labor…
August 12, 2008
in labor with Josiah
I’ve been staring at this picture for close to an hour, looking at the girl, remembering how she felt.
The first time there is so much you don’t know…you are just following the path, finding your way through. Life feels like this right now, each week has called me to a deeper place of undoing- testing my strength and courage, revealing parts I didn’t know were there, uncertainty growing all the time. I keep looking for soft places to fall but lately I just haven’t come to them yet, so I walk a little further. Tonight I feel a little lost and my light is flickering. There are moments in labor, even with the whole world around you, cheering you on, that you walk alone because something is held for you there. May grace shine her light on my way…
Kindnessgirl 
August 12, 2008 at 5:47 am
Bless your heart…I just found your blog through the RVA Blog site. I’m saying a prayer for you…I just know that all will be better soon.
Take care,
Jenny
August 12, 2008 at 5:58 am
So that’s what this is? I’ve been in a similar place for a while, but had no language to describe it.
May Grace indeed shine her light on your way,
may Peace cushion each footfall,
and may Love continue to cloak your journey.
August 12, 2008 at 10:24 am
Grace to you on this journey.
August 12, 2008 at 8:07 pm
dear p.
I remember those places you describe. Like it was yesterday.
I wish for you a labor as glorious and ecstatic as my last labor. I truly truly do 🙂
Kimmy
August 13, 2008 at 8:38 am
If there is anything I can do, please ask. I am here if you need me!
August 19, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Dear Patience – I hold those words from Nancy close to my heart “The hard part is that no one else can do this for you – only you can do it. But, you ARE doing it and we are here, walking beside you all the way.” Sending peace, tenacity and courage – K