Li'l Apple Doula – Christa Duquette, CD(DONA)
Birth Doula Services for Olds, Red Deer and areas of Central Alberta.
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
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
The moments shared through soft smiles and a hand squeeze, The gentle encouragement and the physical work, The tears of sadness, and the tears of joy, The cuddles and congratulations and the connection that surpasses language, The last day is here are we have been as touched by these women and all the people here… Continue reading Last Day
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
Moments that lay ahead, Moments here and now, Moments from the past. Each moment carefully creating, Sculpting and guiding the path of life. The journey takes many twists and turns, And our power lies not in the control, But in the ability to let go & trust after all the details are in place. For… Continue reading Many Moments
Woke up early this morning to sunshine that warmed my soul even though I longed for more sleep. I was really thankful for the warmth of the sun after this cold spring. Sunshine renews me, it makes me smile, and warms me all over. I'm thankful for it and I enjoy the heat. The sunshine… Continue reading This Time Next Month
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
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
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!
There is a fantastic donation coming to us and when it looks like this I know the hours of love that went into it are worth so very much!! My Sister-in-law first asked if we needed baby items back around Christmas, and when she sent me these pictures I was blown away!! Together with her… Continue reading Baby Supply Packs
Li'l Apple Doula - Christa Duquette, CD(DONA) 