Update on my Life

Lately I've been wondering how I could expand my doula services. I wonder what I would be better suited to...teaching more prenatal classes and spending more time with pregnant moms, or taking some training as a postpartum doula and focusing more on new mom/new baby time. Which would I prefer more? It's definitely an interesting thing to consider. I don't know the answer to that one yet. I enjoy teaching the little workshops that I'm able to teach in town here at the local prenatal classes. I don't like the public speaking aspect of it all so much, but I do enjoy teaching these excited parents-to-be some techniques that can help them in the delivery room.

I still have 2 birth stories to write from my New Years babies' births. This is one of those jobs that I have a hard time getting around to writing them (kinda like finding time to blog ;), but once I sit and start to write it usually flows pretty quickly and I can write the story in about an hour and a half.

Kim, Bonnie and I are also busy with trying to raise funds for Rachel in the DR, as they've had a very difficult time lately in their village. Tomorrow evening we are hosting an Open House for her direct-trade Art Co-Op at the chiropractic office in town. Hopefully we'll have a great turnout and will be able to sell lots of jewellery for the ladies. Read more about the co-op and learn how to get involved at www. latienda.com. It's such an incredible program and where else can you purchase a beautiful one-of-a-kind handmade piece of jewellery while directly helping Haitian women to support their families. It's a win-win situation!

Life is good at the moment. I feel content. I feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be and I'm excited as I look ahead to what God has for me next. I'm thankful every day that I have a husband who supports me in my passion as a doula (a job that will never make me a lot of money!), and that I am able to stay home most of the time to take care of my home and family and still do the job that I LOVE. As I think about the next 10 years I am amazed by how quickly the last 10 have gone. Just 10 short years ago I was married. My oldest daughter will be 9 this year! Life changes quickly. I wonder what my life will look like another 10 years from now. It's exciting to think about!

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