Jeanne has been our midwife for the last six of our twelve precious children. While I could highlight something memorable from each birth, our ninth birth was one that made me appreciate the wisdom and experience that puts Jeanne in a class of her own. Our baby was born three weeks early with Down Syndrome, heart defects, and a whole host of other health concerns. By our own choosing, we did not know any of these things prior to our birth. What would have certainly been a life-threatening experience for both our baby and me in most other situations, was handled instead with tremendous wisdom, care, and tenderness by our beloved Jeanne. I have been incredibly grateful for the many qualities that Jeanne has consistently demonstrated to me and my family through the years. Her love, commitment, sacrifice, encouragement, thoughtfulness, flexibility, and dependability have brought many smiles and have wiped away many tears. Thank you, Jeanne. We love you!
Brian and Michaela Carpenter
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