I love the weekly prompts at Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop but got so caught up in yesterday’s post that I missed them.
When I saw the prompt to write a 6 word memoir of a significant time in your life I knew mine instantly.
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“Would you like to hold her?”
I have heard this question three times:
As my oldest daughter took her first breaths in the world.
As my youngest daughter took her last.
And as my middle daughter was finally removed from her ventilator, to breathe on her own.
Reminding me to exhale.
And hold on.
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I'm Jessica, 30-something mom to five, four in my arms and one in my heart.
Wow, such a beautiful, meaningful post. Thank you for sharing!
This post gave me chills. Such a simple question but so much meaning and importance in it.
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Speechless. You took my breath away.
ditto.
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Breathtaking Jessica, truly.
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brilliantly and beautifully done.
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Perfectly done. You are so amazing. Love you.
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beautiful. ♥
again heart rending, powerful writing. You always make me catch my breath and tear up when you write from the heart. much love x
Thank you Jane, means so much!
This is absolutely breathtaking. It gave me chills.
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That picture literally brought tears to my eyes. Lovely.
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That was Hadley\’s hand grabbing mine after she was born. My most cherished picture.
Simple. Perfect.
I’m crying. Thank you for filling my evening with such honest and exquisite feeling.
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Sorry for the tears but thank you for reading.
Perfect! Especially how those words can be happy or sad, depending on the situation.
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As soon as I read yours I knew I had to do mine, thank you for the inspiration.
Such a way with words, especially when yours come straight from your heart.
Love always Jessica, always xxx
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Love to you too! xo
Wow beautiful and touching. XOXOXO
Six little words with so much weight and meaning. And Hadley’s hand holding yours…unbelievably precious. Thank you, again, for giving us a glimpse into your beautiful heart.
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I’m sniffling.
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Sorry! It\’s probably allergies.
It is amazing how powerful six words can be.
Less IS definitely more.
Less is a powerful way to get a point across.
Less is amazing when you can feel the emotion behind it.
Thanks for continuing to inspire me and give me a reason to check my Google reader
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Awww, such a sweet comment, thank you!
6 words that take my breath away. So beautiful, Jess.
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Sorry – I went and called you “Jess” and don’t even know if you like that. So, Jessica!
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People call me Jess all the time.
Beautiful Jessica, as always. Your words always move me with their truth and straightforwardness. God bless you.
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Sometimes we take for granted such simple questions. Sometimes their meaning is so much more! This post is beautiful!!
Crying.. For you, for her.
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I seriously well up every time I read you. You write so beautifully, and I am so so sorry again, for your terrible loss.
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You made me cry, Jessica. *Sniff*
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Oh, I loved this…so much said in just 6 little words! You’re an amazing lady
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simply brilliant. that’s all I can say to you.
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What can a comment even say? Wow.
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Truly beautiful, Jessica.
Perfect words…just perfect.
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Jessica.
I have no words.
I am speachless.
xoxo
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So much meaning in such a short sentence! Beautifully done.
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Powerful for sure. What a meaningful picture.
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chills. i have chills. so beautiful & heartbreaking.
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I love your words.
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Isn’t it wondrous how less is better?
I have always felt that.
Makes me think of the Mark Twain quote, “If I’d had more time, I’d have written you a shorter letter.”
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Perfect quote. Maybe I should start 6 word blog posts.
Beautiful. Who knew 6 words could mean so much?
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This took my breath away. You’ve painted a moment that spans eternity in just six words. I think we’re all exhaling after reading this. Beautiful!
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I am once again left speechless by your words.
What profound moments.
xoxo
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Touching, beautiful, haunting. I have goosebumps from head to toe.
my favorite 6 word post. beautiful.
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Wow. Such a moving sentence. What a lovely picture.
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Absolute perfection.
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Heart warming and heart breaking. I can’t believe six words and a few sentences after could trigger such emotion in me but it did.
Thanks so much Tim.
I have heard rhose words also! Very moving!
Very touching and heartwrenching. I waited for the very same words with my first born.
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This was absolutely beautiful!
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took my breath, brought me to tears, gave me chills… thank you for sharing. *hugs*
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Yes to the goosebumps. To the tears. To no breath.
Just beautiful. What a tribute to your loves.
So very special.
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WOW! This is absolutely beautiful. And it’s so true, such a simple yet powerful question.
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Even though I was “warned” not to read your six words…I had to. They are wonderful, they are painful, they are hopeful. And yes, yes, yes, I am crying.
Beautiful and powerful.
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You never cease to make me think, pause and appreciate life. (You also never cease to amaze me)
Awww, thank you so much Yuliya.
This is beautiful. My favorite of all the 6 word memoirs.
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Really? Thank you!!!
Sorry I’m so late getting over here, but I wanted to tell you how beautiful and perfect this is. xo
Thank you Cheryl, that means so much coming from you.
I’m new to your blog, and every post I’ve read so far has made me want to cry. This one just pushed me over the edge… crying <3 You are an amazing, strong woman and as many times as you've heard this before, you really do have a way with words.
Thank you so much for spending time here and reading my posts. I am sorry about the tears but truly appreciate you taking the time to read.
Incredible what you have survived and even more meaningful is how you’ve been able to continue to love and love more.