Hope Amidst Adversity: My Daughter’s Inspiring Birth Story

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My water broke while I was getting my car’s oil changed. I was with my two young sons, and we were coloring while we waited. Once I felt it happen, I hurried into the bathroom, hoping it was nothing but knowing it wasn’t.

Glenna Gill

Written by Glenna Gill

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My memoir, “When I Was Lost,” is available now. Owner of Memories Mastered publication. Writing here since 2018 and love it!

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