In the middle of the night…

10:45pm on a Tuesday in July

“Hey there. I’ve had some steady contractions. Just a heads up, will keep you posted.” was the text message that came in. Just a few minutes later this Mama gave me the go ahead to start my drive over. Equipment in the car, water canister at hand, and latest podcast on as I drove to her home. There was something so special about this night, the moon was quarter lit while the summer air held a sense of stillness. Her bedroom door was slightly open as I arrived. I walked in to see her laying with her back against the tub while her lower body laid in the water. Her eyes closed softly but yet so aware of movement around her. With every breath in and slowly from her lips, prayers whispering out…