“I promise you will love your baby,” she said, “and you will do anything within your power to protect and shelter her, to keep her safe and healthy. You will move heaven and earth to see to her well-being. And one day you will wonder how you ever lived without her—or how you will go on once she is no longer a part of your daily life.” “Oh, Mama.” I hugged her again. “It will be fine, my darling,” she said, running her hand over my back. “We still have some time together, and we will cherish every single moment. How many people know the day and hour of their parting? We are blessed, Libby.
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