I am so honored to be the vessel into which you pour this story of pain and strength.

The story it told was unremarkable: a tale of love found and lost- the oldest story in the world. The only story.

Why did I not know that birth is the pinnacle where women discover the courage to become mothers?

One of my great secrets was knowing I had the power to make her smile.

Weeping is terrible for the complexion" said Leonie, holding Shayndel close, "but it is very good for the soul.

I could not get my fill of looking. There should be a song for women to sing at this moment or a prayer to recite. But perhaps there is none because there are no words strong enough to name that moment.

When a shy person smiles, it’s like the sun coming out.