CHILDREN

My days prior to having children had been a steady tune off morose rythms. A quest for purpose, accomplishment, and freedom from a veil of hopelessness.

My life began on the 25th of May 1990 ...the day my daughter was born.

With her first breath , I drew my own, and tasted happiness for the first time. I can't ever recall feeling that kind of euphoria.

There she was...love, wrapped in a little pink blanket in the intensive care nursery. After twenty three hours of labour and two hours in transition, my little miracle, who only scored a 2 on the apgar, was whisked away to the ICN. Three days later she was released from the unit into my arms with a perfect bill of health.

Children continue to bless our lives with love and light. Melissa is truly a miracle. Her little brother Jonathan, was born on December 30, 1992 and in him I found the same happiness. Everyday, is a blessing with these two little souls, and there are no greater inspirations in my life.

MOTHERHOOD
the birth of a child
is a gift from above
for only a mother
can rejoice in such love

HEAVENS LIGHT
oh precious child
of light and sweet
heavens choir
sounds to your heartbeat

MY LITTLE MAN
your touseled hair
and angel face
warm my heart
of daily grace

DAUGHTER
when you were little
perhaps two or three
dressed in your crown
of 'joie de vie"

Just Yesterday
Where has time gone
sweet baby of mine
wasn't it yesterday
the very first time

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