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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!

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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.

You've got Spring. We've got Summer!

So spring has sprung in the US. I hope you are all looking forward to warmer days. You can put away the snow tires and get ready for spring cleaning. The windows will soon be open. New life will arise from the previously frozen soil. And I really don't know where I am going with this line of thought. Other than I really miss that last part. Yes there is green plant life here all year, but I miss spring. I miss the freshness and newness of flowers growing in gardens. The only greenery we see on a regular basis is large trees. Yes, the trees are tropical (lots of palm, coconut and banana trees), but there is not much change to them. I want to see and smell flowers. Earlier this month when we stopped at a resort while on Samal Island, I actually made the comment, "Wow! Grass!" I never thought that I'd miss grass so much. I don't think I'd be too surprised if I actually hug a lawn when we come home. Yeah, that's a weird mental picture.

Just to let you know...

A few people have asked how we are doing following last week's earthquake and tsunami in Japan. We have had no effects here in Davao City that I am aware of. I read from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology that the largest unusual wave recorded on Friday was only 70cm. So as far as I can tell there wasn't much impact on the Philippines. The city here is very protected. The mountains protect it from bad typhoons (usually only affected by lots of rain, not the fierce winds). Samal and Talikud Islands protect the waterfront from significant waves and such. There is some flooding with any heavy rains, but not anything like what has happened in Japan.

So here's a quote I heard at church on Sunday that defines love, from the senior pastor of the church (I believe he is in Manila):

"Love is a commitment directed towards imperfect people to seek their highest good which often requires sacrifice."

Random Photos, and a video

Here are some more random photos that I've taken from around the city (with my phone, so the quality is not that great).

Gifts on display for Chinese New Year (arguably as big, if not bigger, than Christmas here)

Work in progress

Chorus:

He's still working on me
To make me what I need to be
It took him just a week to make the moon and stars
The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars
How loving and patient He must be
'Cause He's still workin' on me

Repeat Chorus

There really ought to be a sign upon my heart
Don't judge him yet, there's an unfinished part
But I'll be better just according to His plan
Fashioned by the Master's loving hands

Repeat Chorus

In the mirror of His word
Reflections that I see
Makes me wonder why He never gave up on me
But He loves me as I am and helps me when I pray
Remember He's the potter; I'm the clay

Do you know this song?!?...well right now it could be my life motto...

God's faithfulness..& Baby # 17,000 born at Mercy!

February 4, 2011 baby #17,000 was born at Mercy Maternity Center!

Baby girl Samantha is shown below with her momma and the midwives/volunteers on shift.

I got to take care of this momma and baby during their continued postpartum period.