a motherhood village

These women! We moved into the neighborhood where I met them in 1998. We had hopes and efforts to be parents the whole time we loved there. With years of fertility struggles-they shared their kids with us. We had family home evening groups, invited us to babysit occasionally and my favorite-sometimes allowed me to take photos! I had walking friends in this group and even travel partners. The majority of them were already mothers. A few of them had similar struggles that we faced. ALL of them were extremely supportive throughout our friendship and REALLY showed up when we were FINALLY (after 6+ years of trying) pregnant. All of us have moved from that special neighborhood-but I will always remember their goodness to me and treasure them as friends.

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