"It has just been discovered that women carry fetal cells from all the babies they have carried. Crossing the defensive boundaries of our immune system and mixing with our own cells, the fetal cells circulate in the mother's bloodstream for decades after each birth. The body does not tolerate foreign cells, which trigger illness and rejection. But a mother's body incorporates into her own the cells of her children as if they recognize each other, belong to each other. This fantastic melding of two selves, mother and child, is called human microchimerism. ~ "Without a Map" by Meredith Hall
I recently came across that quote and thought it was just amazing. Hope you all have a wonderful day reveling in the joy of being a Mother. Happy day!
I hope it's okay that I'm going to steal this for my fb status. I LOVE this. xoxox
Posted by: Dzhan | May 07, 2011 at 10:36 PM
steal away...I couldn't get it to fit. too many characters :)
Posted by: Libby | May 07, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Wow. I totally copied Dzhan with my FB status.. How do you pronounce that name? So beautiful. I've commented before and love following your blog, Libby. We've never met, but I love watching for your periodic posts in my little corner of Kentucky!! Your take on life, birth, family, God, spiritualism... just so awe-inspiring to me. I draw strength from posts that praise and honour the Lord. I pray for you when I read a sad post. Keep at it, girlie!! You're awesome!!
Posted by: Meredith | May 08, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Oh my goodness. This gave me chills. (The good kind.) I'd like to put it on my blog, but I'll link to you if that's okay.
Posted by: Shannon | May 12, 2011 at 10:18 AM