A Mother's Vow to Her Unborn
by Adriana Samargia Kaufman "the singing doula"
I did not
numb my hand the first time your father held it
I
did not numb my lips the first time he kissed them
I
did not numb myself when we loved each other so much that God created your precious life
and I will not numb myself when you come into this world
I will experience your presence in every possible way
I welcome the pain your birth will bring for I know that it will teach me many lessons about
life,
about rewards that come after long hard work,
about submission, surrender, sacrifice,
about devotion,
commitment, and faith
My love for you will be stronger
and deeper than my desire to feel well
I would do
anything for you, my dear precious child
and when
it is all over, and I am blessed with your beautiful perfect slippery little body
I will hold you to my breast and give you the most perfect food you could ever have a
nd will give it to you for as long as you need it as often as you would
like
I will treasure you my dear one
I will always hold you when you cry, give you all I have, kiss your
boo-boos away
give you the biggest cookie, the last
glass of milk, watch your silly cartwheels
read the
story again, let you sleep in our bed, make time to watch shooting stars
your laugh will be my music, your joy will be my light and what do I want in return?
simply love and respect yourself as much as I do you and make this same vow
when God decides the time has come to make a sweet child of your own
