Back from the Bukid

Let me start by saying, THANK-YOU to all those who have kept up on reading our blog and updates and emails. We are so blessed by a community of caring people.

Ever hear the term: boondocks?

Wikipedia defines it as: a remote, usually brushy rural area

I learned that this term is actually from the Visayan word: bukid.

This past week I and 3 other missionary volunteers here in Davao went to the bukid (pronounced BOO-kid), Visayan word for mountains.

We had the opportunity to serve alongside 2 Filipina midwives from the Manobo tribe, who serve people in the rural mountain villages here.

I will post way more details later, but here's a few pictures to peak your interest!

Just a glimpse of God's beautiful handiwork in these lush, thriving mountains.

Me in front of the swelling river (full from the recent rains).

View from Ate Mary Jean's home (in Tagpopoot)

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Where has time gone?

Wow 7 months into this journey of following the passion God has placed in my hearts~to help pregnant moms birth healthy babies. Valuing the vulnerable and underserved women and babies because they are precious!

(Click on the image to see a closer view)

The above photo mosaic is courtesy of http://bighugelabs.com/. It's free and fun for picture arranging. :)

Not in any specific order I have posted Baby catches #8 through 15. Even though getting to assist the mom as she pushes her little one into the world is crazy thrilling...I still enjoy more the 'ooo and awww' of enjoying the little bundle after they're out. At some point I hope to include short snippets of their birth stories...each one is unique and stand out in their own special way.

So many new things...still a Faithful God who doesn't change

When I was deciding what sort of "life work" to pursue...I knew I wanted to help people. Being a nurse has let me do that, learning more in-depth about midwifery allows me to better serve women. Helping improve and educate women in their current situation with reliable information in a caring manner.

This is what helping out on prenatals day at the clinic in Davao has allowed me to do.