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The Miracle of Childbirth

As I've said a few times before, I am not a morning person. Before kids, something had to be really important for me to wake up very early.

So, about 7 years ago when I lived in Tallahassee, a friend of mine was pregnant with her first child. Early on May 16, 2001 (JB, correct me if I'm wrong) I was awakened very early by my friend's husband to tell me she was in labor and that I should come over. Dwayne sat up in the bed completely shocked because I jumped out of bed and into the shower so quickly. He spent the next few minutes saying "I can't believe you are actually up this early".

I spent the next 14 or so hours in the labor and delivery section of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital watching her go through the ordeal of giving birth. I was absolutely amazed! I am still extremely amazed by the miracle of childbirth. I have no idea how anyone can give birth or witness childbirth and seriously not believe in God. Nothing that miraculous can happen by chance.

Needless to say, I saw more of my friend that day than I ever planned on. But, it is a memory that will forever be etched in my mind. She gave birth to a beautiful little girl that day and actually allowed me to witness it.

On a side note, that was the day I decided against getting an epidural. When I saw that long needle go into her back, I made up my mind that I would deal with any amount of pain before anything that long would pierce my skin.

I don't know if I ever thanked her for letting me share in that day. It was miraculous and magical and one of my best memories from Tallahassee. She was supposed to witness my first child's birth but didn't. You have one more change girl because after this one, the baby factory is shut down.

Just so you know I'm not making this story up, here's a picture of that sweet child.

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Anonymous said…
Yeah, you posted something...I'm not a morning person either. But I know soon enough I'm not going to have a choice because I will be going through the miracle of childbirth, I don't know if I agree with the epidural thing though.
Keisha
10:41 AM
Anonymous said…
Childbirth is a miracle. I just wished we could experience it without the pain. Baby factory is going to be shut down, I thought you were going for 4. Come on, you are young, you can make it an even number. :-)

Red
1:05 PM
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