August 17, 2942 T.A.

Today in the Houses of Healing, we welcomed a new baby into the world! I am experienced in many aspects of medicine and healing, but midwifing is not my area of expertise. Elven births are rare, you see. The poor woman's labour pains were only exacerbated by the intense summer heat. All of us healers were in fact quite fearful for her survival. But with the aid of lots of cold cloths, and the cool evening breeze, she bore a healthy baby daughter. It was quite an exhausting day, but I learned many new skills and was glad to be of aid. Even if I will never be a mother myself, it is a joy to bring others' children into the world.

Wish you were here,

Tauriel.