08/04/2026
July brought three precious babies into our care—two sweet boys and one beautiful little girl.
Not every birth story unfolds the way we hope or expect. As midwives, we prepare for healthy pregnancies, full-term births, and the joyful sound of a baby's first cry. But sometimes, God's plans are different than our own.
This month, we had the profound privilege of walking alongside a family as they welcomed their daughter, born sleeping at 20 weeks. Though her life was far too short, she was deeply loved, perfectly made, and incredibly beautiful. She knew only the warmth of her mother's womb and the endless love of her parents.
It is one of the greatest honors of this calling to not only celebrate new life, but to also hold space for families experiencing unimaginable loss. Birth is still birth. A mother is still a mother. A father is still a father. And this precious little girl will forever be their daughter.
To this sweet family: thank you for trusting us to care for you during one of the hardest days of your lives. We will always remember your beautiful daughter.
This month we celebrate three babies—two who were born at home into their parents' arms, and one who came home in their parents' hearts. Each life mattered. Each birth mattered. Each family holds a forever place in ours.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18 🤍
My hope is that this honors the family without sharing details that are too personal while also acknowledging that this little girl's life was every bit as valuable and worthy of remembrance as the other babies born in July.
