This Tuesday I will fly to New York City and accept an award from BlogHer as a Voices of the Year, 2015. I’ll get to meet lots of other bloggers and enjoy a few days in a great city. From there I’ll spend a few days with family and friends, and a few ghosts. And then, then…. the icing on the sweetest cake possible: I fly to Israel to become a grammy. My little girl will have her first baby, and I can think of little else. When I saw this photo, I knew just where I’d go. As always, honest, constructive feedback is welcome.
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On The Day You Were Born
As I wipe her forehead, and stroke her sweaty hair, I remember the moment I first held my daughter. Her mop of dark hair was shocking, and gorgeous; her tiny face– the most amazing thing I’d ever seen.
I watch my baby breathe and push, breathe and push, preparing to meet her own child, and my heart swells and bursts–– sending glittery joy all around.
Sweet baby: come toward the light. Join this circle of love. There’s a spot right here in the middle, with your name on it. I can’t wait to hold you close. Come toward the light.
(100 words)
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Love this! Got me all misty-eyed! Such an amazing journey!
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Yes indeedy, my friend. xox
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Thanks so much for sharing my work; it’s much appreciated.
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Where’s that tissue? What a sweet, sweet story. Many happy days come before you, enjoy the most of it.
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Thanks so much Loré; I can barely contain myself!
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any time in NYC Thurs? email me. xo
so exciting,congrats on the award.
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Thanks so much Lisa! Thursday is totally full! The conference is all day all night hoopla, with nary a moment to explore! I’m spending Wednesday with my niece and nephew and Sunday night with a childhood BFF, and there goes my entire stay! The good news is that we love NYC and I will be back! AND, you need to see this part of the country! 🙂
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Dear Dawn,
Beautiful, simply beautiful. Congrats on the award and upon becoming savta.
Safe travels and shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks so much Rochelle! I am beyond excited; can’t wait to join your club. 😉 Shabbat shalom!
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Congratulations, bith on the award and on your new status as grandmother! The story is a wonderful celebration of life.
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Thanks so much Jan. I stole the title from my favorite children’s book (which I’ll be brining to to my grand baby. I feel giddy… almost all day and all night. 🙂
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Lovely! and such exciting days ahead. congrats on the BlogHer award – would love to be there at the same time !!
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Oh, THAT would be brilliant! Are you going to NYC any time soon? It would indeed be fantastic to meet and chat face to face!
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not anytime soon Dawn, I’ll let you know when it next happens…hoping for daughter’s graduation in Boston mid next year
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That’s a great time to visit Boston, so yes, keep me posted, Annie!
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Wow, you’re on a roll, Dawn. Congrats on the award and even more so on the grandchild. We certainly enjoy ours. Loved the story. Beautifully told.
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Thanks Russell… yes, I feel dizzy with giddy. 😉
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Congratulations–most of all on the soon-coming bundle of joy, but also on your blogging success. A little nit to note: I think you left of the final “e” in breathe a couple time. 😉
Best wishes and safety to you in your travels.
Hugs,
Marie Gail
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Eek! I’ll go back and check that MG; thanks! (and you left off the f in off 😉 ) I hate when I post something; it gets read by y’all and then I find out I had typos! Argh. I always appreciate your thoughtful, good eye! Thanks for having my back. xo
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Oops! I’m sorry about that. There’s nothing more embarrassing than proofreading someone else’s work and leaving a typo in the comments. *blushes*
I wouldn’t worry too much about a typo or two in your blog, Dawn. I only mentioned this because I knew you would rather fix it than leave it. I’ve been having a terrible time with typos recently, and I would always rather a reader point them out then let me carry on, oblivious, while others point and laugh. It’s like the blogging version of toilet paper on the bottom of my shoe.
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Totally agree! Admittedly, it was funny to find your missing f, but no judgment. 😉 xox
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Beautiful story, Dawn. Congratulations once more and blessings on you, your family, and your daughter’s family, especially on your daughter and your expected grandchild. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you so much Suzanne. It is a truly exciting time in our family… I appreciate your blessings and support! xo
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The total experience summed up in 100 beautiful words. A teary happy read. 😊
Have a great trip and return safely. Looking forward to all of your new news.
Congratulations !!!!
Isadora 😊❤️
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Thanks so much for your lovely wishes, Isadora!
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Congrats on your award and enjoy your exploring
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Thanks for taking the time to check out TFTM and this post. I appreciate your well wishes.
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Excellent piece. It’s always better when it comes from the heart.. And many congratulations 😉
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Thanks Björn! This one is from the heart in all ways. I appreciate your warm wishes!
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That’s a lovely celebration of family. Congrats to your award and to becoming a grammy.
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Thanks so much; your kindness is much appreciated!
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Oh, what a joyous beginning! Congrats to you and your grandchild. How exciting and what a great story for the prompt!!
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Thanks Amy! As soon as I saw the picture, I imagined a birth! (not that that’s on my mind much these days 😉 )
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What a thrilling experience. Congrats, Dawn!! Maybe someday it will happen to me, too.
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I’m sure it will, Amy… but enjoy these delicious young years. They fly by!
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I will! Thanks, Dawn.
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Such exciting things! A beautiful post, an amazing grand baby coming, a super award, all for a dear Mama. You go, friend!!
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And, a chance to visit friends!! It’s epic! Go, I will.
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Gorgeous, all the way around.
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Thanks so much Alicia! Very happy happenings indeed.
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Beautifully told. You really explained a deep feeling that mother has for daughter and the joy that a grandchild will bring. Congratulations on your award but particularly on becoming a grandma.
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Thanks Irene. Yes, all of this has really been pushing all of my buttons lately… thinking about my own babies, life, etc. Deep, beautiful stuff.
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Very beautiful.
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Such a beautiful take on the prompt. Hope all goes well.
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Thanks Sandra. I’m hoping for a very good outcome and a sweet grand baby! Thanks for your kind words.
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Congratulations,Dawn! First, for being aptly recognized for your writing at BlogHer. Second, for preparing to experience the greatest reward of parenting — becoming a grandparent! Your grandchild will one day discover how lucky he/she is to have your love and caring to nurture and support him/her. – Mike
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Thanks Mike. I hope that I’ll be able to share that with this baby… the distance is daunting, but something tells me I’ll be racking up air miles! Such an exciting time, and such a wonderful club I get to join. I’ve gotten to learn from Masters, my friend. I will be reading by Skype too! 😉 xo
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That’s a great prayer you’ve written. Lovely.
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Thanks Patrick. It’s a prayerful time for sure.
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Wonderful Dawn! And, even more so since you will be welcoming your grandbaby soon!
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Thanks so much… this is indeed, priceless joy! 😉
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A beautiful, and timely, response to the prompt. Aww.. 🙂 Congrats on your achievements and safe travels!
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Thanks so much. I’m getting ready to leave in an hour… very excited!
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Excellent writing, Dawn. Congrats for the award and becoming a granny. Have a safe journey and many happy days ahead. 🙂
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Thanks so much! I’m pretty pumped up at this point… leaving at 3:45 am and couldn’t sleep. Eek, I’m going to be comatose on the plane! Thanks for stopping by TFTM; your time is much appreciated!
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Look forward to meeting you at BlogHer!
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Yes! I hope we can find each other in the crowds! 🙂
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VOTY 🙂
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Congratulations on the new arrival. If all the babies born in the world were welcomed with so much love, the world would be heaven . Beautiful story.
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Thanks so much. I think many are born with good intentions… but life is complicated. That said, yes, all children deserve to be loved and welcomed!
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This is lovely and rings a thousand bells! I have two new granddaughters born this year – one in England and one in Canada. Congratulations on yours. It’s an amazing feeling, isn’t it?
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Over the moon amazing! And they aren’t even here yet. 😉 I may die of excitement.
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That’s really beautiful, Dawn. Congratulations on the award too. Enjoy NYC. 🙂
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Thanks David… the grand prize is my new baby; the other is wonderful icing!
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True. The baby is much more the prize. 🙂
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You’ve captured the joy of welcoming a new baby superbly in your story. Congratulations on the new grandchild, too. My eldest had a birthday this week, and reading your story has set me remembering her arrival all over again.
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Funny how those memories stay so very clear, Margaret! So sorry I haven’t gotten to your story– I’ve been traveling all week!
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Concrete birth canal?
Good piece.
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Bahahahaha! Seemed like it at various points. 😉 Thanks Mick.
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Sweet and poetic and lovely. Have a great time in NYC and Israel!
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Thanks Heidi! Looking forward to reading your recent post (in the sense that I like your writing)… but have been running around like crazy! Have it saved for when I have more free time. 🙂
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Thanks, was looking forward to hearing your comments on my latest when you have the time.
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