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New Adventures

It has been a wonderful three years living my dream. It feels really good. I am overjoyed. I have fallen in love many times over with the clients that I have served. I have built new relationships and seen old ones thrive and grow. I befriended a midwife that made me feel like we hadContinue reading “New Adventures”

A Year Later

The changes we have seen in our country since March of 2020 has effected all of us, even me, a then stay-at-home homeschooling mom training to be a midwife. I never expected to practice in my home town. I was fully looking ahead to serving in a missions capacity during times my husband would beContinue reading “A Year Later”

A Mile (or 8 years) In Her Shoes

These shoes have seen a lot. Just under a year ago I decided they needed to go. Then, after they sat in the throw away pile a few days, I got to thinking how long I have had them. You see, these are the most expensive shoes I have purchased. Over 8 years ago IContinue reading “A Mile (or 8 years) In Her Shoes”

I’m Back!

So I have been back for about 10 days. This post has been on the forefront of my mind the entire time. I wanted to give it the attention it deserves. My trip to the Philippines fulfilled more than just my midwifery requirements. It fulfilled a much needed rest from daily stresses, it met myContinue reading “I’m Back!”

Zian Yeshua

Nothing exciting to report other than the birth of Zian. I really thought what a beautiful name which I was honored to be a part of his birth. His mother, Carrylee, is so soft spoken and praised Jesus during her labor. No language barrier for that! Praise!

Bringing Forth

Lots of media coverage over the eruption of Taal Volcano in the Philippines south of Manila. The Earth’s groaning as it spews forth sand, ash, rock and lava. Much like a woman in travail bringing forth her child, eventually there will be a calm. The groanings could be for hours or days but the calmContinue reading “Bringing Forth”

Birth

I have attended my 4th observed birth here. A woman comes in and her internal exam will show if she needs to stay or go home. When the decision is made she labors in a room with two twin beds. Her companions are with her which may just be her partner or it may beContinue reading “Birth”

Seminar

As a new client of Shiphrah each woman is given dates of her seminar class. Equivalent to childbirth education classes they span 9 weeks of prenatal, 2 nutrition classes, 2 childbirth classes, childcare class, breastfeeding class and family planning. They culminate into a graduation with a grand celebration full of gifts and food much likeContinue reading “Seminar”

Philippines

I am here. An adventure for sure. However, the Holy Spirit has been with me along the way and I love the time we are spending together. I am reading through the book of John right now and it is precious time. The planes all connected without a hitch, I got to the intern apartmentContinue reading “Philippines”

Thank you! Again.

Thanks to the generous donations I am once again able to go abroad. This trip will have a missions feel and centered on continuing my education. The clinicals there will count toward my requirements for midwifery. I have received great feedback from those that have attended and am excited to go and see what IContinue reading “Thank you! Again.”