Li'l Apple Doula – Christa Duquette, CD(DONA)
Birth Doula Services for Olds, Red Deer and areas of Central Alberta.
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
We come together as a group and embrace, together as a strong and incredible team and take a moment to be thankful for this incredible opportunity, for our safety and for this sisterhood! I don't think I could find the words to express exactly how much power those moments have had! These first few shifts… Continue reading A Circle of Women
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
Breathing, thinking, planning, wondering, letting go, Deep breaths! I sit here tonight looking at all the suitcases and my lists and trying to remember if I've remembered everything, but also reminding myself that really all that truly matters is that we show up, ready to work and care and help no matter how many suitcases… Continue reading Deep Breaths
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
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
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
Li'l Apple Doula - Christa Duquette, CD(DONA) 