May This Prove to Be True for You

One of my dear daughters-in-law is carrying my second grandchild. She has experienced extreme morning sickness that often lasts all day even with medication. I often think of what she is going through to bring My Beloved’s and my second son’s first child and our second grandchild into this world.

May This Prove True
For You

When I thought of all
You’re going through
This came to me
And I hope it’s true:

The harder
Your pregnancy
The easier
Your labor
And happier
And healthier
Your child
Will be!

–Russ Towne

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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11 Responses to May This Prove to Be True for You

  1. bulldog's avatar bulldogsturf says:

    Damn you’re good with words… I love this….

  2. mimijk's avatar mimijk says:

    Congratulations!!! I love the wishes you extend to your daughter-in-law!! I hope her morning sickness passes soon and is replaced with a hearty appetite and only delightful days!!!

  3. Rad change's avatar Rad change says:

    Congratulations on your grandchild! Praying for better days for your daughter in law and a happy and healthy baby in the near future. Loved the poem!

  4. alittlepositivity's avatar jolynproject says:

    Congrats! I love this. Simple and sweet.

  5. russtowne's avatar russtowne says:

    Your comment brought a smile to my face and warmed my heart. Thank you!
    Russ

  6. Kristi's avatar mindfuldiary says:

    aww, this is so sweet of you! Oh gosh, now exactly how she feels. With my daughter I also was sick 24/7 for 3 straight months. By 3rd month it became normal, felt like bad-bad hangover for 3 months. Luckily so worth it. Congrats!

    • Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

      Thank you, my friend. I’m sorry to hear you went through such trying times too. I’m glad that you found that every second was worth it for the blessed gift of your daughter.

      Russ

    • russtowne's avatar russtowne says:

      Thank you, my friend. I’m sorry that you had to go through such discomfort and illness, my friend, but happy that you found the sacrifice to be so worthwhile.

      Russ.

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