People said that, given our disabilities, we'd be irresponsible if we went ahead and had a baby.
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Thank you. That is such a beautiful story. It made me cry. My husband and I have three kids (they are still under school age. I spend so much time feeling inadequate as a mother--sometimes the only thing that keeps me going through the daily struggles of life (and there have been alot of them this past few years) is to pray that whatever made G-d think that I can be a good mother, must be right---and I love them so much I'd never want it any other way.
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I have not stopped crying since I read your story. What a beautiful and inspiring journey you and your family are on! Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and may you, your husband and your daughter enjoy a lifetime of happiness and blessings.
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I was so moved by this story. Challenges can bring out the best in us! Thank you so, so much for this inspiring peice.
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Thank you so much for sharing your story. I cried tears of joy and thanksgiving, for reminding me again of what a blessing our children are, to silently thank Hashem for the privilege of being a parent, and of how precious all life is.
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A beautiful inspiring story, that proves there is G-D in this world. May you and yor husband reap true nachas from this precious neshama.
May, moshiach should be revealed immedialty then your husband will be able to see her and you will be able to carry her etc unaided.
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I will think of you as I talk to G-d after lighting candles tonight. Shalom.
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Your story is so very beautiful and moving.
Children are a blessing from Hashem. Your patience and love for one another brought about this little gift. It says in Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary, but they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. THey shall run and not grow weary, they shall march and not grow faint. I hope this will always be with you all. :) May it be given to you as your hearts desire. Thank you for sharing.
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What a beautiful story! As best as I can tell, Tehila was born in 1989 (the same year as my son, Baruch David). It would be great to have an update on what it's been like raising Tehila. After reading this story, I feel so connected and emotionally involved.
Thank you for sharing this very inspiring and intimate time in your life.
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What a powerful and moving story! My husband and I are struggling with infertility and it is so hard not to lose faith and to understand why, but this story helps encourage us in our struggle. May HaSh-m bless you, Chava!
Yocheved
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The piece that you wrote was touching and spiritual! It is a miracle and one well deserved in your belief. Your child is blessed in having 2 loving, intelligent and committed parents who hopefully will raise her to the marriage canopy and experience grandchildren to love and cherish as well!!!
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It`s beautiful to see how beautiful and special the minds and souls of Hashem´s creatures are. I congratulate you both in doing a wonderful job in bringing your baby up, certantly with the love you could both give. It should come to pass in your daily lives that you inspire us all with your teachings of love and care, of will and strength.
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Thank you for your heartfelt and inspiring article! My wife and I also experienced the heartache of child loss. We miscarried halfway through a pregnancy and were devastated, especially after all we went through to conceive.
We eventually did have a baby girl., and her Jewish name is Chava. I feel both your pain and your ecstacy. Mid-term, Julie had severe bleeding and had to be hospitalized. Then, she got a bad flu, was sick for a week, and became severely dehydrated. Then, she developed a tumor and finally, started dilating months early and had to go on bedrest. Miraculously, she made it, and today Zoe is 6, going into First grade, and is truly the joy of our lives. Blessings for health and prosperity to you, Michael and your wonderful child.
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such an inspiring story, as a woman my eyes filled with tears of joy for this mother and her answered prayer. I absolutely love it when HaShem proves the "experts" wrong, that always shows me that HaShem's will , will always be done, not mans. Thank you.
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What an inspiring and, for me, interesting story. Inspiring because it shows so clearly that none other than G-d Himself runs the world. Interesting because our youngest daughter was also born - against all odds (even though our situation had nothing in common with yours), on October 17 (2004) and we called her Na'amah Tehillah (Pleasant to Praise G-d). May you both merit to raise her in the ways of the Torah, to the Chupa and good deeds.
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Your article is written with so much feeling and with such honesty. You make us reassess our priorities and puts everything into perspective for parents as they grow up with thier children!
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Tehilla has graduated from high school and is spending a year in seminary in Israel. The Levy's also have a son, Aharon, a junior in high school. They now live on Long Island, having outgrown their Manhattan apartment several years ago. Chavi continues to write and do speaking engagements. She also is blessed with a beautiful singing voice.
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