I have a friend at work whose daughter died today in childbirth. I was especially affected by the news because the situation sounded so familiar to me and Brooklynne--a decision to induce, followed by heart-related complications, which led in this case to a catastrophic stroke. I had to call Brooklynne to tell her that I loved her, because I couldn't stop thinking about how that could have been us.

I used to take pregnancy for granted, but I have come to realize that it is a violent and dangerous process, even with the availability of modern medicine. Just one more sign that the broken world we live in is not as God intended.

Sorry this is such a downer. It's just what I keep thinking about tonight.