So Close Book Shower!

I have had been reading the very talented, gorgeous and divine Tertia’s blog since late in her pregnancy with her twins, Kate and Adam.  I was so impressed by her brains, wit and bravery that I went back and read archived posts.  When her book, So Close became available in the United States, I rushed to buy a copy.  I also volunteered to be part of her online Book Shower.  We, the shower participants, have been given some prompts based on the book.  One of them deals with assumptions.  Tertia assumes, even before her problems with fertility are identified, that starting a family will be a challenge.  My assumption, no matter how unrealistic, is always that things will turn out OK.  This is in spite of the fact that she and I share the tendency to end up with the least likely results.  I should make it clear that I am not referring to my own infertility.  I am happily childless, but find Tertia’s honesty, humor and attitude compelling.  Reading her blog and her book have taught me how to be a more compassionate and informed friend and relative to all of the people in my life who are building families, one way or another.  For that I am grateful and that is why I would urge everyone to read her story. 

Posted by on 05/04 at 09:21 AM

  1. Great post. It’s nice to hear your perspective as a happily childless (childfree by choice?) person. I think Tertia’s book has something in it for everyone, so long as people can keep an open mind. : )

    Posted by loribeth  on  05/04  at  01:34 PM

  2. Yes, childless by choice.  We have a whole pack of nieces, nephews and young cousins to dote on.

    Posted by  on  05/04  at  04:32 PM

  3. It is amazing how those assumptions can influence your life.  I am glad you have found happiness.  I know your motto has to be a large part of that!

    Posted by Jamie  on  05/04  at  04:41 PM

  4. I know you haven’t been so busy that bi-monthly updates are all you can do.  There is so much interesting stuff going on!

    Posted by  on  05/13  at  02:34 PM
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