Grateful Heart and Helping Hands

All is quiet, the whir of the computer and hum of the fridge roar over the sound of quietly bubbling soup. The guys went skiing and swimming, out to dinner and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader- what a day! I have had the privilege of filling my day with whatever I so chose- and it ended up being filled with my favourite subject, motherhood! This morning started with leavings- the guys off to the hill, then the Babygirl going home. A little later, it was time for tea with a young friend defining her priorities and passions- and so far, she is looking into birth! We had a lovely talk over a cuppa. Later on, I picked up some oil so I can massage when I do home visits with women who are pregnant. I read it somewhere in a midwifery text- and think it will be my new practice! Off to visit my next client to discuss her cares and concerns, her thoughts and wishes for her next labour and delivery. I love this!! I get to attend that most sacred of family events, birth- to help people shape their w...

I have wanted to blog for some time. In this last year, I had that opportunity given to me through an illness! Who knew I would be 'kick-started' in such a way! But, one year later, I realize I have become a bit addicted to it! I do like to write- and I follow some blogs too! So, here is the first attempt :) My choice of name? Well, I have been impressed in this last while that gratitude is the word I need to build deep within my soul. I practice this as an attitude by keeping a gratitude journal, to be updated at least weekly. The Helping Hands part comes from my passion for new life- primarily that of women who are pregnant! I am a doula and childbirth educator. In the future, I would like to create a Christian prenatal class or write a book on how well we are designed to do this very womanly thing. My husband has encouraged me in this work, this calling. For now, I will keep this first post fairly short and wait for comments to see where it leads me.