i am grateful. . .

in this country where life is extremely hard for so many people i realize over and over how easy my life is and how much i have to be grateful for. . .

water. when you don't have it because the pump breaks you realize how nice it is to be able to take a shower. you realize that a birthing center truly does need water. i am grateful for the men who were here who knew how to fix a broken water pump.

electricity. when the generator doesn't work and you don't have lights you realize how dark it is. the last couple days the generator has been working again and i am glad!

family and friends who love me. i realized this tonight as i am working through a difficult situation with a girl whose mother really hasn't cared for her like a mother should. i am so grateful to be loved and be able to love.

support. i am grateful for those who support me so i can be here and also who are behind the programs that go on here. i delivered a baby today, the mother had been in labor at home and finally came here with high blood pressure and bled alot after the delivery. without the birthing center i know her outcome wouldn't have been good.

small gifts. i had five women bring back their sewing projects today. i am grateful to be able to be involved in their lives and help them even though in such a small way. i see it as a gift to be able to bless them and their children in this way. i wish i could do more.

staff. we have such awesome staff here. we did some staff pictures this last week. what we do here everyday we couldn't accomplish without them

i have to remind myself over and over again of the good things in life. of the blessings, of the way God is working through extremely difficult situations.