from one of my favorite books, The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. It refers to the moment your newborn is placed in your arms. I imagine if you adopt a child, this describes that moment fairly well, too, newborn or not.
"There should be a song for women to sing at this moment, or a prayer to recite. But perhaps there is none because there are no words strong enough to name that moment."
I also like, "I could not get my fill of looking."
The Red Tent is a wonderful story of womanhood, sisterhood, and motherhood. If you are a woman, I strongly suggest you read it.
I am going to bed tonight thinking of experiencing that moment for a second time. What a gift to be a mother.
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