The best conversations with mothers always take place in silence, when only the heart speaks. ~Carrie Latet
Meet Nella Cordelia.
Meet Kelle, Nella’s mom.
I read this and held back tears (I was in the office) but I was rooting for Kelle and Nella all throughout. There is so much truth in Kelle’s (Nella’s mom) story. The hesitation, the doubt and then the love that comes after discovering that you and your child are one and the same.
The amazing pictures are another thing.
Kelle’s love for Nella is the kind that burns brightly because it is fed by truth and complete acceptance — what a mom’s love is I guess. I hope that after reading the story that you feel empowered and inspired as I was. I want to go home now and squeeze my son to bits.
Happy Valentine’s!
p.s. don’t blame me if you end up sobbing ok? 😉
Anna says
February 17, 2010 at 10:34 amI read about her too when I saw the link at Daphne’s Diary – I was sobbing! Even Pao got teary-eyed. I ended staying up all night reading about their family. So inspiring. And Kelle’s pictures are just beautiful. Was most inspired by all the activities she did with her daughter then, and her daughters now. She’s an amazing mother.
kittysealtiel says
February 16, 2010 at 7:51 amNevs – true enough, i cried!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
neva adelane says
February 16, 2010 at 9:41 pmyou’re welcome kitty 🙂
Gracie says
February 15, 2010 at 10:41 ami stumbled upon this story at Daphne’s blog. i couldn’t stop crying while reading. the emotions were so real — no masking at all.
tintin says
February 13, 2010 at 4:08 pmthanks for sharing this neva…
neva adelane says
February 15, 2010 at 8:32 pmhi tin, priscila and gracie – thanks for dropping by and for sharing a good cry with me. kelle’s story is really inspiring to say the lest.
@priscila – i love your blog! i’ve bookmarked it already 😀
@michelle – godspeed michelle and bravo! i will be rooting for you as i know sharing something so personal is a struggle itself.
Priscila says
February 13, 2010 at 10:54 amWhat a wonderful and inspiring blog you have! This touched my heart!!!!!I too think I need to share my childs birth story!!!! I will be back often now that I found your blog! Its beautiful!
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Mom-Friday says
February 12, 2010 at 11:20 pmI was inspired, thanks for sharing…after much thought, and now after reading this, I am now sure I need to blog about my son who also have some special needs. As a mom, as a parent, we need to be the best advocate of our child and this story exemplifies this.