Last night when I left the Center we had one baby. When I returned this noon, there were 4. Between yesterday, late afternoon, and this noon, 3 women went into labor, went to the hospital, delivered healthy babies, and walked back to the center!! When a woman goes into labor, she is taken to the hospital by our ambulance. However, when she returns, she walks back, accompanied by 2 or 3 of the pregnant women, one carrying the baby and the other 1 or 2 carrying her belongings (she must provide even the sheet used for her bed at the hospital/, water gallon, and food. One of these days I will get a picture of this "return procession"! The babies are fine, 2 girls and 1 boy, though the boy is premature and weighs only 1.8 kilos.
So, today, we celebrate new life!
And I have 4 tiny living valentines on which to share my love. Take care. Mary Ann
Hi Mary Ann!
ReplyDeleteAbby and Grandma Joyce here! We were just catching up on your blog.
Hope you got my last letter, I miss you, and look forward to your coming home! I enjoyed the info on the blog. I'm sorry about the young mother who died. Hope your health is good. Ray had his kidney stones blasted last week and is feeling much better! Thanks to Abby I was able to read your blog. You're doing wonderful work, but come home! I send my love.
Joyce