To Melinda and Rachel - who will be 26 in Saturday.
It seems like yesterday your Dad and I were rushing to the hospital at four in the morning, frightened beyond belief because you were on your way - 10 weeks early. Your Dad, cursing the absence of any police cars, although there was no traffic and the roads were clear. So intent to make sure he took care of me and his babies. Me, sitting quietly, moving deeper and deeper into myself as the reality of our situation took hold.
You both know the story of your rushed birth: the ambulance ride to Saginaw, Dr. Foltz and his monster hands, Dr. Chai (the janitor) and of course, poor Dad wandering in the hallway until he could get into the delivery room and witness your birth.
What I think of now is the incredible beauty of certain moments.
Melinda, your little leg kicking in the air as they worked to stabilize you. I didn't know if you were a boy or girl but I knew I loved you. Your spunky little knee and foot gave me reason to hope.
Rachel, your eyes staring at me as they stopped next to me before rushing you to the neo-natal unit. Your expression was as old as time and I knew you'd fight to live.
There are so many memories of both of you that I feel overwhelmed with love and gratitude for your lives and the small part we have played.
You are loving, generous and gifted women and I am proud to be your mother.
May you continue to grow as individuals, true to yourselves and always feel the love and support of your friends and family!
Early Happy Birthday, Bubbles & Squirt!
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I cant believe the girls are going to be 26 already!!! Happy birthday you two. I remember you by two other nicknames that you had - Moose and Mouse!!! Aunt Marni, that was beautifully written!
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