The days fly by quickly here and before I realize it it's been almost two weeks since my last blog. I'm sorry... I know you're all hanging on the edge of your seats for a new post ;-) (hehe).
I'm happy to report that the weather is starting to get a little bit cooler here. I can almost pretend it's fall. All the beautiful pictures posted from home of fall colours and pumpkin this and that have really helped strengthen my character. Specifically when it comes to jealousy and envy... So thanks for that :)
I have now seen 12 births in my time here with each being beautiful in their own right.
One of my favorite moments happened the other night when I was woken up at 3am to assist a birth even though I wasn't on shift. There were two midwives on that night, which is usually enough for that shift, however we ended up having two labour's who started pushing at the same time. As you can imagine, extra hands were needed and I was able to fill some of that need. Both the births went well and delivered within minutes of each other, but it's not so much the births that made it a favourite moment. It was the feeling of being a part of something amazing right along side some pretty spectacular midwives. In the wee hours of the morning, two new lives entered the world and while everyone was asleep in their beds, we got to witness first breaths, first cries, first sneezes, and lovely moments of a parents first look at their child. It's truly a beautiful thing and I feel so blessed to be a little part of it.
On to a less lovely note... My week did include some disappointment and slight frustration. My Mac died. Some of you may feel my pain and some may wonder why this is significant at all. For those of you who feel my pain, thank you for making me feel less crazy.
While I am very thankful to have a working phone that still allows me to keep in touch, it doesn't help much when it comes to writing rather long assignments, researching, and doing a large portion of what I am here for: learning. We do not have the luxury of a computer lab or library with which I could make due with those computers for the time being. I have weighed the pros, cons, and prices in trying to figure out what to do. It seems my best option is to get an inexpensive PC here. As you can imagine, this is not something I planned or budgeted for. People often ask me what I need, and quite honestly, this is it. I need the financial provision to purchase a computer for my time here. I would be so thankful if you would prayerfully consider helping me out in this. If that is praying and believing with me that provision will come, that is great! If you would like to support financially, thank you!! Just use the PayPal button on the right side of the page. Or, if you happen to have a computer lying around (or know of anyone who does), and feel like sending it on a trip across the ocean, I would be so grateful!! If you have any questions, or need an alternate way to support besides PayPal please contact me.
Thank you for reading my little bits about life here. And for the prayers. And for the messages, comments on posts, and mail that has been sent. It always brightens my day and makes me feel a little bit closer to home.
Love and prayers,
A
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