It has been many weeks since I have written any sort of update. Ooops! The past couple months have been filled not just with everyday stuff, but also with beginning to tie up loose ends of different assignments here and there. It's now at the point where it's hard to ignore the fact that my time here will come to an end... much sooner than I want. In the same breath, it is exciting to see how everything is coming together and to look ahead to hugging my family and some colder weather ; )
The last 6 weeks...
As I mentioned previously, my dear friend Lee was here visiting and interning at the clinic for the month of April. It was so wonderful to have her around and to have the chance to work together. We miss her lovely smiling face in the clinic and all wish she could have stayed for longer. The clinic has been getting busier again, for which we are very thankful! It's definitely an answer to prayer.
This past Monday we celebrated the wedding of one of the Abundant staff. I was honored to stand as a bridesmaid and had so much fun getting all dressed up with the girls - not something we do around here much!
And then there have been some cute babies to keep me busy as well... Sadly I only have pictures of two of them so far! More to come of the others.
Decisions Decisions
Since the new year I have been spending lots of time thinking and praying about what comes next. I had been considering the option of staying in Tabuk for another 6 months, coming home, or possibly heading somewhere else for awhile. It is so difficult to think about leaving this place that has become my home and stepping into another unknown season. But I will make that step in faith. I've decided that I'll come back to Canada and enjoy my home there for a little while - Sault Ste Marie to be exact - my hometown. I'm excited to be going back to a place that I love so much and where I know I can find some peace and rest as I work towards whatever is next.
People keep asking "so you're going to come back and be a midwife??"... well, no. I will not yet be licensed to practice in Canada and therefore will take a little break from the world of moms and babies. Hopefully just a little break as I find a way that I can still be involved but not practicing. I'm so nervous to come back and not be doing what I do every day here, but I trust that God will provide work in the meantime that will still challenge me and help me to grow in different areas. As for when I will be a midwife in Canada... I can't answer that yet and don't want too. There are many options to choose from, such as pursuing midwifery in Canada through a bridging program, moving into the states to work as a CPM (certified professional midwife), or again spending time overseas. Each option has it's appeal, but I am not tied to any specific one yet. I simply want to enjoy some time in Canada with my family and friends before jumping into the next thing.
Prayer Requests
If you feel that you'd like to join me in prayer, here are a few things you can keep in mind:
- Baby MJ - we are currently working to get MJ nice and healthy so that he can have surgery on his cleft palate by the beginning of June. He is having a mild case of pneumonia due to microaispirations when eating - this is very common with serious clefts. Please be praying that his body would be healed in the next week and that they would be able to go ahead with surgery soon. Also - if you would like to donate towards helping MJ's family with the costs of travel etc for this surgery, please click the PayPal link on the side and specify MJ when sending. Any bit can help!
- As Edolbina and I get closer to the end of our time here, it can be hard to stay focused on the present. We would love prayer for us to not feel like we have one foot out the door, but instead that we can stay fully engaged and committed to what is in front of us at this time. We certainly are not eager for our time to end, but still struggle with remembering to stay present.
Thanks for reading! I'll try to include stories in the next blog so it's a bit more exciting ;)
Much love to you all!
A
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