I have been fantastically blessed to engage in such a miracle. Birth is truly one of the most marvelous events that takes place in life.

I recently met Sasha & we became instant friends. You can read more about this unique situation —-where her beloved husband {Ryan} & his service in Afghanistan kept him from being present for Sasha’s pregnancy & the birth –in my first post {Dale Maternity}.

Sasha & Ryan are thankful for advanced technology as Ryan was able to take part of Xander’s birth via the facetime feature on ipads & apple devices. I am thankful for digital cameras that have shutter release times that Ansel Adams would die for. To capture EVERY single moment! It must have felt like the paparazzi was present.

A giant congratulations to Sasha & her hard work breathing her way through intense contractions & her marathon of pushing to get Xander into her arms. I’m amazed by her strength & courage! What a woman! Congratulations to Ryan & everyone send a prayer for his safe departure from Afghanistan & return trip home this October. I bet he’s anxious & excited to hold his precious firstborn soon!

Thank you Sasha for the opportunity to be there to witness this fantastic event in your life. I think we are blood sisters now…