She had had a dream pregnancy, but the baby was in a breech position. As I was driving, Melissa, I remembered your sorrow. I hoped that another child would be able to have you as a mother. I reflected on what a miracle it is whenever a healthy baby is born. Pregnancy and gestation are so complex.
Human life is so fragile and strong and beautiful.
What a privilege to see a baby come into the world. When I arrived at the hospital, three generations of Greenes were gathered, tingling with excitement at the magic that was about to happen. We filled the waiting room. My sister and her husband had decided on Brandon Alan if he were a boy, and Brooke Michelle if she were a girl. My job was the video camera, to record memories of one of life's greatest moments.