Life Right Now

View this email in your browser LIFE AS IT IS I hope this email finds you well! Thinking about the past 3 months, I thought that there would be no way that I could condense everything in a nicely-packed, short email to you all. So, since a picture is worth a thousand words(that's what 'they' say, at least), I figured pictures would do a much better job in conveying life and ministry here in Battambang...  MOTHER'S JOURNEY; THE TEAM This is us! Our team includes counselors, midwives, and Health teachers.  CONNECTING. Here we are meeting with representatives of the ministry of social affairs who oversee the communities/areas which we work in. As a small team and new ministry, we try to work closely with other organizations and within the systems already set in place.  HEALTHCARE TEACHINGS. Starting in September we got our Heath teachings up and running! Often these are fun times of discussion and learning as women come together learning, asking, playing games, and talking about life. Topics include the needs of a child, family planning, weaning foods, germs and sickness, women's health, nutrition.. and many others. HOME VISITS. We provide community based midwifery care, going to homes for ANC check ups, and Postpartum checks HOSPITAL SHIFTS. Shifts have been going well at the local hospital! Walking into the doors, I never know what will happen that day... easy labors, natural deliveries, vacuum deliveries, c-section observations, resuscitations, learning skills from midwives here, drawing pictures with a 5 year old, learning old khmer songs, folding bandages, ANC care... Some days are busy, and others include hours of chatting the staff room with the staff there FAMILY. My parents came to visit me! It was a special to have them come, and we had lots of fun exploring my new stompin' grounds HOSPITAL. Here is a picture to give you a bit of an idea of what the Labour&Delivery unit is like here! THANKSGIVING. Such a delightful holiday! Thank you God for life, You with us, family, friends, trees, and stars. YWAM BATTAMBANG. Our campus buildings are almost finished! These buildings will be used for classrooms (for the training schools offered), living accommodations, and facilities for gatherings and events. Also, the Youth Development Center (offers english, computer, and music classes)  will start up here! Thank you for your prayers and support! Sending much love your way... Rachel