midwifing midwives

When Jodie Palmer took the helm as president of Midwives College of Utah, amazing things happened. Not only did she change the name, define the mission and take MCU to an international level, she breathed life into student midwives. I was nearing the end of my studies and Briana was a new student. Bri and I thank our lucky stars daily for the gift of lives touching and paths crossing at that point in our journey. I count having Jodie as a mentor in my life one of my greatest blessings. I consider my role as her midwife a sacred honor.

" May you walk in your life as a healer, clear and loving and strong

May you walk in your life as a woman, trusting the path you are on"

Briana, Jodie and me

December 13, 2009

"Circle 'round the planet

Circle for each soul

For the children of our children

Keep the circle whole."

Diane, Heather, Jodie, me, MCU president Kristi Ridd-Young, Bri

Celebrating Jodie at her home

"The errand of angels is given to women

and this is a gift that as sisters we claim

to do whatsoever is gentle and human

to cheer and to bless in humanity's name"

Jodie, Aunt Cindy, mother Mary Ann

As Jodie's birthing draws near, Bri and I look forward with great anticipation and humility to serving our beloved mentor. We have been taught to trust the path we are on.