Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Edit to the Anne with an E post

Just reading over my midnight writing, and realized I made an error. Anne, you have become a mother three times now, but what I mean is you have given birth twice now in Israel, which is a wicked adventure. Just wanted to clarify. Love you!

One of my favorite female superheroes! Anne with an E!

I would like to dedicate a post to Anne, one of my top favorite female superheroes. Anne, you are my hero. You are living in Israel amongst different, perhaps interesting conditions. You have done twice now the thing that I fear greatly in this world...becoming a mother. You gave birth in your home, because it was the safest and best environment for mother and baby. You researched, you did your homework, you educated yourself regarding the decision. You barely made it home on time. You had a baby at home in Israel. I'm assuming without an epidural or pain medications. A 9 lb baby too. How you did this I do not know, but you must have super human strength and concentration, amazing willpower. Not only this, but you are raising a family, managing a household, with 2 kids now plus an infant, with no family around to help you, and without all the readily available conveniences of the "American World."

Anne with an E, you are my superhero, bar-none. I one day hope to be half the woman that you are. Thank you for always being there, for listening, for encouraging me, for loving me, for eating BYU creamery chocolate ice cream with me, for letting me cry on your shoulder, and for always being a leader and an amazing example. Love you! Wish there were more like you, but glad you are a one and only.