Thanks for everything.  You truly are a blessing from God.  This was one of the best experiences of my life.  When we're ready for number three we'll most definitely be calling!

Our birth story continues to amaze people, and G loves to tell it to anyone who will listen! We are so grateful for the confidence in ourselves that you helped us to achieve. You are awesome! Thank you! I know God directed us to you to prepare us for an awesome birth experience!

You are the most amazing woman.  We wouldn't have been able to have done this without you.  You are our angel!  Thank you for your unconditional support and spectacular professionalism.  You will always have a special place in our hearts.

Just a little something to say thanks for all that you do.  It is such a blessing to have someone not only so trustworthy, but so caring to help bring your children into this world.  You're just amazing!

We just wanted to tell you how great our birth was because of you!  We are so happy to have had N at home - we can't really even put it into words!  You are a wonderful person and midwife (the rumors are true)!  Thank you so much for making it such a great day! We all love you and everything you do!  

You guys are phenomenal! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect delivery! You were there through the whole labor patiently waiting for the moment to come. I didn't have to lift a finger the whole time; you made me feel like a queen! I am so thankful you guys were there to help me, and now I have beautiful memories of my first child's birth. You can bet we'll give you a call when we're ready for our second!  Thank you again...

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to have a natural birth.  It was wonderful!  I will never forget what you've done for me. Thanks!!

Not sure that I can even express in words how grateful I am for you.  You are excellent at what you do and I hope you do not lose that touch.  Just as little B is a gift from God, so are you.  

Thank you and then some, for everything, everything, everything.  What a wonderful experience.  We are so indebted to you for your involvement in our lives  Your care, concern and kindness made B's birth an amazing experience.

A simple 'thank you' doesn't seem adequate in expressing our appreciation for all you did to help bring our precious J into the world.  Having you there reassuring me and giving me the confidence to give birth at home gave us a wonderful experience.  I'm so thankful for such an easy birth and quick recovery.

J is beautiful, growing and healthy - a blessed gift of God.  I love recalling and retelling others of our special home birth.

Thank you oh-so-much for your professionalism and for your calm, easy-going manner.  You are all that midwives should be!  I wish all women could have such an easy, calm time of giving birth.  

All our love and thanks...

Just as J's life and all the details (and timing!) of her birth are in God's hands, your life is also in God's loving, powerful, wise hands too!  What a safe place to be.

Truly, her birth again was a reminder that God meets our NEEDS.  Our "wants" included having you and Lynn sooner, an earlier birth, no false alarms, etc - but our "needs" were fully met and I was so grateful for you when you arrived at the perfect time!  

Thank you for your compassion, your acceptance of my frazzled emotions at such a vulnerable time, your skills, your willingness to come to our home repeatedly and ALL the ways you helped us and served us - THANK YOU!  Truly, you have been a great blessing to our family!  

There are so many feelings wrapped around J's birth that I'm not sure I will ever be able to express them all.  I am so grateful for you. I am convinced that nothing would've been the same without your care. In many ways we did not know what to expect and I was surprised by all I was feeling during labor... but having you there was such a comfort to me.  You have a true ministry.  Helping new lives enter the world.  Thank you for you respect of that process in an age when natural care is not popular. I loved our birth experience... I. loved it... and we can't tell enough people how wonderful it was.  Our hearts overflow with thankfulness when we think of you.  I believe they always will.   God's blessings...

I want to thank you for all that you did for A during her pregnancy and delivery of S. Your gift of being a midwife is a blessing to us and we are grateful that you could help us. Thank you.

Thank you for taking care of me during my pregnancy.  Having a homebirth was so beautiful.  I am so glad I got to experience that.  Your job is so important!  You will never know how much of a blessing you are to us.  We love you. 

There are few things in life you remember forever.  The birth of S is one of them.  Getting the chance to share this wonderful time with you means more to our family than you will ever know.  Much love...

This is the fourth time that I have sat down to write this note. Each I have been at a loss for just the right words to express myself, my gratitude, and my feelings. Even now I am at a loss.

The two of you are amazing women! The comfort, care and knowledge that you shared with me and Jamie throughout my pregnancy and the birth of our first child was a true gift. During the delivery, when I wanted to 'run and hide', you encouraged me to find my inner strength.

It seems strange to me that I won't be seeing you often, after sharing such an intimate experience. When the time comes for J and I to have our second child I will be at your door once again! You will probably see me and Forest before then. I'll most likely drop in to say hello every now and then.

Lynn, I never really let you know how much I appreciated your guidance when I miscarried last year. Your reassurances and kindness made all the difference.

Once again, thank you. Jamie also thought you, and the way everything was handled, were 'awesome.' On behalf of F, J and myself - Thanks!

Peace be with you and yours...

Thank you for believing in me. 

This note comes to you way overdue. Our family is so thankful to have found you and that the Lord led us to you. We always tell everyone what a great birth experience we had.

Thanks so much for allowing us to enjoy our appointments with you and taking time to answer all our questions and concerns. You always made us feel that our questions were valid and that was so nice since this was a new experience for us (and our extended family!) If the Lord allows, we hope to be working with you again sometime! Thanks for working with us... We have been so blessed.   May our Father bless you richly! 

I know I've said 'thank you' but I want to say it again. Thank you so much for your care and all you have done for me. Giving birth to G at home was a wonderful, beautiful and amazing thing. I only I had done a homebirth with J. It felt like an awesome invention of God's creation and not a 'procedure' of man. I felt important. I loved having freedom and the say-so of how I wanted to deliver my child. I'm glad to know the person who cared for me and my newborn was a sweet, loving wonderful midwife who didn't treat me any different because of my financial status but made me feel good about my birthing experience. Thank you...thank you...thank you!     

Thank you so much for all of your help with the birth of our baby girl, K!  Thank you so much for helping me through every contraction.  Thank you for your sweet smile, encouraging words and kindness!  

Two and a half weeks ago, I gave birth to my first child at home. The decision to have a homebirth was one that I made on my own. I did not know anyone who had given birth at home and when the time came to share the news of my pregnancy with family and friends, my decision got little support. Throughout my pregnancy, my husband was not fully convinced that homebirth was the right decision. He had heard many horror stories about deliveries gone wrong (all of which had occurred at hospitals) and he worried about all of the what-ifs. I, on the other hand, grew more confident in my decision with each visit to the Special Delivery office and knew in my heart that the care from Lynn and Karen and having a homebirth were the best choices for me and my baby.

I fell in love with being pregnant! The only complications that I had were two months of morning (noon and night) sickness. The books and videos, which I borrowed from the Special Delivery library, intrigued me. Through my reading and asking Karen and Lynn questions, I found that many of the complications that I heard about might have been avoided. I learned more about pregnancy and birth than many of the women whom I talked to, which had already had one child or more of their own. I am convinced that I got the best prenatal care possible. With that care came a confidence that was much needed when labor finally started.

My two closest friends came to stay with my husband and me for two weeks; they helped prepare my house for the birth and froze meals for when I would be alone with my baby. One of my friends had decided years ago that she wanted never to have children. She was turned away by her doctor, at the age of twenty, when she asked to get her "tubes tied." My other friend has never ruled out having children but thought that a homebirth was quite risky and should be reconsidered.

The labor and delivery of my son went wonderfully. I kept reminding myself that there is no suffering in pain, a mantra that worked well for the most part. My husband played a major role in event as he brought me comfort on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. I am still amazed at the strength that I felt just knowing the Karen and/or Lynn was in the room with me. Even in the grips of active labor, I was able to joke and smile at the camera. My baby and I were safe, healthy, and alert through the entire process and for the rest of the day. My son went from my womb to my arms (he is still snuggled in my arms, even as I type)!

After witnessing the birth, my husband, my two friends, and my sister (who had complications with both of her hospital births) all realized that homebirth was the best choice. My husband is proud of me for making the decision to have a natural pregnancy and delivery, rather than go to the hospital for the painkillers! He recognizes that all three of us benefited from the homebirth. He has said many times, after telling the story of our son’s birth, that if we could do it all over again.. . he wouldn't have it any other way! When my husband and I have our next child, I hope that Lynn and Karen will be with us again.

As for my friends, the one who thought that homebirths were too risky said that if she and her husband have children that she will have them at home. My other friend held the baby every chance she got. She was so natural with my baby that it did not shock me when she told me that she had changed her mind about not wanting a child! She, too, will have a homebirth...and do great!

I still feel like we owe you a million thanks for everything. Not only for the gifts but for making our dream of having L at home possible. Needless to say, we couldn't have done it without you! We're looking forward to baby number three, as long as you're still around!

Thank you again for everything you've done for us and for being a wonderful friend.  

..I wish I would've had your care from day one. I could tell from visit one that you actually love your chosen profession. When I was born I realized it went much farther than that. Some people are just meant to do certain things in life and I must say you are wonderful at what you do. I wish every woman was able to receive the same level of care I received. It was wonderful!  

D and I just wanted to express our gratefulness to you both for your steadfast support, enduring encouragement and birth expertise in bringing E into this world. The glory of the Lord surely was in this place.  

I want to express my most sincere gratitude to you and Lynn. I will never forget you or her. You both pulled through in a difficult situation. The birth of my grandchild was grand! My family and I thank you. 

Words cannot begin to express the thanks deserved for your role in our wonderful birth experience.  We truly appreciate your support throughout our pregnancy and N's birth.  Thanks for making N's birth day such a special event!