what a treasure it is to be immersed in one's life work. to find yourself bathing in your passion.
as i last mentioned, i have made the decision to evolve into the more natural methods of childbearing and birth. i so love the care of mothers and babies, but am continually disappointed with the atmosphere of the hospital. surrounding myself with passionate, like-minded people has encouraged me in ways i could never describe. and their encouragement supports me through even the most difficult days on the job.
i have been pouring over books, podcasts, and documentaries. filling up on this priceless knowledge. my most recent step toward career advancement has come in the form of a doula course. a doula is a labor companion--- a person present during labor whose focus is the mother, her comfort, and her experience. my labor & delivery work at the hospital has given me quite the introductory lesson---but the weekend of doula training will make me eligible for certification. i will train under a fabulous teacher here in ann arbor, mi. the class is in february, and i am ecstatic.
another exciting development:: an article i penned will be published in the winter issue of a periodical titled "the birth project". originally desiring to go into the field of journalism-- i was thrilled at the prospect of having some published work. as a locally owned magazine, i was able to brush shoulders with the editors and submit a piece. i am so thankful for the opportunities that God is consistently putting in my path.
i am enjoying every moment of the holiday season: the lights. the music. the baked goods. the television specials. the gift giving. the cozy sweaters and scarves. and of course- the starbucks lattes :)
allow me to take a moment to wish each of you the most blessed of holidays. the most beautiful christmas. thank you for reading while i've been away. your faithfulness is a blessing within itself.
when i'm absent from this space--- be comforted in the fact that there is good reason. oh-so-good reason. the past week has been a whirlwind of research and meetings and thoughts and prayers and inspiration. i am leaping--with both feet-- into the world of midwifery. the calm and the trust of this practice mirrors what i've been searching for within the hospital walls. i've figured out i will never find it there. and i'm okay with that. my job is a fabulous opportunity to work with great people. perfect my skills. and be an advocate for women. it is the ultimate stepping stone to other things in my life.
so, while posts may be scattered a bit-- stay close. the best is yet to come. (vegetarian update soon!)
in other news:: i had to share the awesome clutch i just purchased from moop.
