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| I am with Sarah when she was about 1 year |
Both of my children, Naomi and Sarah, were born at home, but to different mothers. My eyes were the first to gaze upon them as they were brought into existence from their mother’s womb. I assisted during the births to the extent I could, offering encouragement and support. With my first child Naomi, I cut the umbilical cord.
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| Naomi and Sarah |
Today is the birthday of my second daughter, Sarah. Two midwives and myself attended her birth. Jean’s labor began the previous evening and Sarah was born around six on a cold morning, November 11, 1986.
Both daughters attended
Waldorf School from elementary through 9th grade. For that, I think that they gained a well-rounded education that did not ignore their soul, but rather encouraged harmony between spirit and the physical world. Both girls went to public high school. Naomi died of cancer the year after she graduated, and Sarah has gone on to finish University with a major in dance, and now lives in Chicago.
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| Sarah Boone |
I feel entirely blessed to be linked forever with these two souls. One is ahead of me, in the next world, and Sarah is beside me in this one. Naomi, because of the tremendous difficulty she faced gallantly before she died, I regard as my teacher. Sarah is my delight and a reminder of beauty and grace.
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| Sarah, 2011, age 25 |
1 comment:
Thank you Dad, this is so nice. It brought tears to my eyes because I am so touched by your honest words, and beautiful way of telling the story of my birth. I am so grateful to have you in my life and to have such an inspiring dad to share another Birthday with. Can't wait to see you!
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