HNT - A Mother's Hands

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These hands have gently rubbed your back
And firmly nurtured your soul.
They've held you close
Attempting to ease pain and disappointment.

These hands have celebrated in frenzied clapping
When goals and dreams were realized.
They've kept you safe
Guiding as you navigated change and uncertainty.

These hands are here for you now
And will be always.
They'll wrap around your own
When hesitation and doubt become your companions.

These hands - these warm, giving hands
Never knew the depth of joy, delight, despair a single life could bring
Until the day they became
a mother's hands.

~ Dana

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HNT - THREE Favorite Parts

It was three years ago that HNT began. What started with six participants in May of 2005 has grown to include hundreds of people from all over the world. I stumbled upon it quite accidentally when just a few months ago, I saw a blog post titled "HNT" and sent the blogger an email asking what "HNT" stood for. A Google search later, a little research on Osbasso's site and I was ready to give it a shot! It's been a short, but wonderful exploration into who I am. As if self-discovery weren't enough, I'm also finding amazing support and friendship through the HNT community.

In celebration of the THREE year anniversary of HNT, Os implemented a THREE theme! I am honoring the theme with a picture of my THREE favorite body parts - my hands, my neck and ... well ... *blushes* ... my breasts.

“There are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.”
~ Leonardo da Vinci

(click for the original pic)