Me and Sandy (one of the missionaries here in Guaimaca) are the only Gringos here this week. Today I decided to help one of the nurses, Caralina, in the hopital today. Her rotation today was mainly giving shots to patients. So I know now how and where to give you a shot in the butt and in the vein of your arm. I was telling her how I wanted to see a baby born before I left this summer and not even an hour later a pregnant lady walked in!!! She was in labor for about an hour or so. And yes, I got to witness the mircale of life. It was the most beautiful (but somewhat disgusting) thing I have ever seen. At one point I got a little nauseus and had to look away. I stood right by Caralina and Dr Ana and watched as the baby was being born. I will not go into detail..... but it was such an amazing and beautiful thing. Caralina was laughing at me because I cried haha. All the woman here have there babies naturally.... and apparently this was a big baby. I helped Caralina clean and bathe the baby :)
On another note, I'm sure a lot of you have heard about the crazy politcal problems that have been going on down here. I am safe, so no worries.
Early yesterday morning, the president of Honduras was arrested and taken out of his home (apparently still in his pajamas) by the military and armed forces. He was trying to change the consitution (pretty much so he could be in office for another term). Sunday was supposed to be the day that citizens voted for this change of the consitution but it never happened. I think somebody told me he is in Costa Rica or Guatemala.
Yesterday, we had to drive to Teguc to take the group to the airport. We left super early because we thought traffic would be rediculous and that protestors would be everywhere... but it was the complete opposite. I have never seen Teguc so calm and empty. There was hardly anybody driving around. The buses are normally packed with people but there were only a few on them. The only cars that were out were lined up by the gas stations waiting for gas. I guess everybody was scared so they stayed inside.
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Hermana!!! That's so amazing!!! Way to be brave and help out! I'd probably pass out!!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of the Hondurian madness...I was working at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary yesterday for the Honduras/Panama game and we had calls from Mexico City and Honduras all afternoon asking if the game was still on. I guess because of the president's arrest, everyone in Central America thought the game might be cancelled. But, it wasn't and there were a LOT of Hondurans there! We were told that the president was taken to Costa Rica, which is ironic because my best friend is flying there today for vacation. Small world! I have friends in every country involved in this!!!
Stay safe! Miss you!!!
Another prayer answered. Dad called and told me while I was in Michael's and I busted out crying. i am sooooooooo proud of you. All the good stuff seems to happen on Monday. God definitely had you out of your comfort zone today. And that is why I love you so much. Because you are a beautiful gift from God. To God be the glory for your day. Love you, Mommy:)
ReplyDeleteOnly 11 more days:) Cannot wait to see you Hermana:)
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