In the rebirth of our nation there will be labor pains.

apt metaphor. Giving birth is not the 5 seconds of screaming they show on tv. its hurry up and wait. and wait. and wait. it gets more painful as the day wears on. at points you blame your husband, and there is swearing. you have to work really hard to remain calm, for the sake of the baby. you get really hungry and exhausted and you cry. then there are problems- he's not ok, he is in distress. you are terrified. they tell you to push- its the hardest thing you have ever done. there is blood, and water and agony. Suddenly, he's out, he's here, they hand you the most beautiful angel you have ever seen. you become solemn with joy as you realize that your work has just started. ( this boy i speak of is turning 18 in a month. he's still a beautuful angel. and he weighed almost ten pounds 😂)