W.O.W. and Baby Sneak Peek

miracle \mir-uh-kuhl\, noun;

1. an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.

2. such an effect or event manifesting or considered as a work of God.

3. a wonder; marvel

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I can't think of a better word to describe what I witnessed yesterday. I was mostly awe struck as I watched Carrie, my sister-in-law, go through the experience of labor and delivery.

I had a plan of how I wanted to photograph the event, but I couldn't focus on being a photographer at that point. I was a human, a woman, a mother, a wife, a daughter, and everything about this life and it's purpose came into perspective. 

I sat in the corner mostly, waiting for the right time to take a shot. I didn't want to intrude on those quiet, personal and often times, painful moments. 

When the baby finally started coming, I was so overwhelmed, I stopped photographing. Then I quickly took as many as possible. I had to compose myself over and over. I truly marveled at the miracle.

I have a new level of respect for Carrie,  and everyone else who has gone through this (husbands included!). 

I left the birthing center feeling such love. "I love everyone!", I declared to myself. 

I drove back to Jeromy and Carrie's and picked up my girls from Courtney's (Carrie's sister-in-law), and I almost gushed at the sight of them. I knew the second I saw them how special they are.

Hannah and Jane, you are my little miracles. I love you so much!

~I will be posting more photos of new baby Micah Indy Dyer, but you'll have to wait until Jeromy and Carrie see them first. It's only fair!