2012 Review

And so here we are in the very last days of 2012. Looking back to the beginning, all I can really say is what a journey it has been this year. Many tears along the way but after the tears dried many smiles followed.

I am very thankful for my family both immediate and distant. This year we have experienced much loss of dear loved ones. It saddens my heart but it has reminded me of how much we should love those closest to us. Things seem so petty when you look at he BIG picture of life.  We have one another for such a short season. It is best to live, love and forgive or so I have found. 

As for my work as a Doula...all I can say is WOW!! This has been the busiest year for me. Not just filled with "clients" but all these mommies and there family have truley come into my life at such a needed time. I really believe they helped me! 

From the first ones RJ & RJ, they came in at a time I was experiencing such a great loss in my life. I wasn't sure how I was gong to make it through but then they came into my life. With them they brought their bubbly selves with so much joy and newness, one couldn't help but be happy.

The ones in the middle were all wonderful, including the backups I was able to attend. Sweet sweet people who's love for one another showed in every part of their faces and touch. Incredible!!

Then there was my last of 2012. Amazing, a miracle to me!! It turned out perfect! They had the birth they desired when told it would be just the complete opposite. I cried out of pure joy they had what they wanted and on Thanksgiving. They were that for sure!!!

In the midst of all that I have had the opportunity to work as a back up for a birth center here. It had been a great desire of mine to do that so when they contacted me with the opportunity I jumped at it! This has been such a treat for me and I love every minuet of it when I am able to go. Such wonderful people working there. I respect them all and am so very thankful for this opportunity.

I am looking forward to 2013 and pray it is filled with many wonderful lives who I can touch and who's lives can touch mine!

Happy 2012!!! Oh wait!! its close to the end now!! Opps! What a year this has been and to only begin writing now for 2012.

This year began a sadder one for me. I lost the best Nana in the world! We knew it was going to happen just not so soon. The cliche of "It took a piece of my heart" it oh so very true. She was the glue that held my family together. Since November of last year I took no clients because I was driving back and forth to see her and help as much as I could. I just didn't feel like I could give my all to my work while my mom was doing 99.9% of the caring for her. The very weekend after her passing I received my first inquiriy. Pulling myself together, I met with a very nice couple and they hired me. To me it was like my nana was telling me "It is ok Mi Hija let's start again".

Since that time I have had the opportunity to work with some wonderful couples and the birthing of their babies. I still feel that I am placed in the lives of those people for a reason. Friendship, support and sometimes even prayer. Whatever it is I pray I can fulfill my role in what I am meant to do. I have also had the greatest time learning the ropes at the Birth Center! That has been such a thrill for me and am feeling very blessed!

I am looking forward to the remaning part of 2012 as I have 2 moms, one anyday now. This one is a second time mom with me and I am beyond thrilled they asked me back! Such a great couple and family!

Happy Fall!!