Tag: Birth

The Path

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In the time since I’ve been home I’ve been thinking of the incredible experience of our trip to Honduras with Dar a Luz Honduras and this picture sticks out to me as I feel it represents our time there so well! I set out on a path with an incredible group of women and we… Continue reading The Path

Thankful for Reflection

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As I catch up on rest and let my mind process, I can't help but think how very grateful and thankful I am to have had this experience and to have such amazing friends and family. I reflect, our group continues to connect also reflecting on the time there, I think of all the mamas… Continue reading Thankful for Reflection

Moving Through

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Over half way in this week of service and the work has been a raw and beautiful gift with so many emotions. As the first few shifts are complete we work to find our feet. To learn how to support these incredible women. This is the hardest we have ever worked as doulas and our… Continue reading Moving Through

Facing the Unknown

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Travel day is done now with 3 different flights in 24 hours and a very cheerful landing in Tegucigalpa Airport! Sooo many bags! But we made it through with all of them to the hot and humid outside where we quickly asked for the A/C to be turned on in our transportation vehicle. Everything feels… Continue reading Facing the Unknown

Felt by the Heart

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In two short weeks a group of 8 including myself will be on route to Dar a Luz Honduras. The work will be beautiful and challenging and intense. We will be in a Spanish speaking country, but we trust that the work we will do will transcend language and be felt for it will come… Continue reading Felt by the Heart

Can I? Will We?

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Here I am asking myself questions again today. There are ones that seem to find me often as I prepare for this trip. Sometimes the response come quickly from my heart, sometime my head takes time to think, and sometimes I don't have an answer. Can I do this trip? Am I capable to handle… Continue reading Can I? Will We?

Two Months Ahead

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Days ahead I know are full, the list continues to grow and adjust and inside my head swirls with all the prep. There are moments I worry and fret, and rationalize to be calm, and there are moments I am in awe, often thinking why am I so blessed to be even thinking of this… Continue reading Two Months Ahead

Thank You So Much

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On this final day of this Facebook Fundraiser I want to say a really big THANK YOU! 🙌🙌 When I started this I couldn’t imagine that I’d be able to say that I’ve reached my goal! Every single ounce of support in all its forms has been soooo appreciated! I can reach out and share… Continue reading Thank You So Much

Goal Reached – THANK YOU!

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As I sit here today and reflect over the last very busy week, I am overwhelmed by the support and validation of the work I do. This Humanitarian trip is a very special opportunity and I was not sure if it could become a reality. Because of the support of so many, myself and 8… Continue reading Goal Reached – THANK YOU!