At this time of the year, people are spending time with family and friends. Enjoying what this earth has to offer – food, leisure time on the beach and the snow. They are reflecting on the year that was and the New Year to be.
It is also a time for new life to enter this world. In the western world the quality of hygiene, health and food standards means giving birth is no longer considered a risk to mother or the new born. Most people don’t give child birth a second thought.
But very recently I became aware of the complications that can occur. Happily both mother and baby have survived and are on their way to recovery.
It made me aware of how precious life is. Sometimes we are caught up in our own lives and problems we may forget that around the world and at home there are people of all ages struggling to stay alive. And newborns trying to make their way here.
Life and the people who are part of your life are precious.
Have a safe and happy New Year!
