Eight Years Ago Today

[purplerabbit]

Eight years ago today, at sunrise in Iowa City, I watched the birth of my son. Saw him crown, saw him push his way into the world. He was 3 1/2 weeks early and only a little over 3 hours in labor. He was in a hurry to join us. Tiny in body, large in spirit. He was only 5 lbs, 9 oz at birth.

I held him in my arms, only minutes old. He looked at me, he recognized my voice. I recognized him at a level I had never understood before. When his eyes met mine, I opened. Opened wide and let him in. Never had I felt so connected, so completely there for anyone until him.

I have been his ever since. Forever and always, Rowan's MamaDawn.



Comments

Absolutely beautiful.

[deedeebythebay.livejournal.com]

I recognize this post in the birth of my girls.

BTW, I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to you. With the housecleaning jobs taking off I haven't gotten back to many people lately. Naughty me.

[dawnd.livejournal.com]

You both look wonderful. :^)

[beanolc.livejournal.com]

There is a simple and profound beauty when two souls find each other.

:)

[godmoma.livejournal.com]

aww :) I'm with you... 9 years ago last Monday, I had Lynessa. I didn't know their birthdays were only 3 days apart! :)

See you at Rowan's party, if not sooner. I still have mothers day gifts for you and Mary.

Re: :)

[purplerabbit.livejournal.com]

And I still have a table for you if you still want it. I would love to see you anytime.

[bdot.livejournal.com]

happy birthday rowan!!!