Oh Baby

What a busy time!  We have been super blessed to be home with our new baby girl, Carmela Isabella, for the past 2 months.  




We have been learning more and more about ways to do things- like dancing her to sleep or going for walks when she is crying.  This girl loves to travel!  Every time we get into a jeepny or trike she is smiling away or falling asleep.  God has been with us and is teaching me more about his deep love for us through her.  Wow... does God our father love us!





So, while we were in the hospital for 5 days (They have you stay that long to recover from a C- section) I went through many many different emotions.  It was quite an experience.  The room was small and steaming hot.  The ac was broken.  We shared a room with another woman who just had an operation, so we had a semi private room which was about 8 by 12 feet I'm guessing.  I couldn't get up by myself, so Anthony had to pull me up when ever I needed to use the restroom or simply re-adjust my position.  Anthony, his mother, Carmela, and I shared a tiny twin bed.  There were many tears, let me tell you.  I didn't even know I had a catheter in until I went to the restroom for the first time.  Ouch!  I also wasn't able to eat for 2 days. All I wanted was a burger from Mc Donalds.  heheh.




All this being said, outside my room was a different story.  One I was and am still so shocked about.  There were many women- the 2nd night we were there- sleeping in the hallway on cots or on the floor with their new born babies.

  I believe the hospital was over filled with at least 25-30 women.  Many babies were born pre-mature and a few even didn't make it during those 5 days we were there.  Here I was barely surviving in our semi private room.. and these women are on card board boxes sleeping on the floor.  They are all sharing one public restroom.  I was just floored imagining how the hospital rooms look in America.  What a difference.

 This couple here in the photo stood out to me.. bringing tears to my eyes when ever I observed them.

The father is blind.  He would spend most of his time sitting there fanning his new born baby with a small fan or square piece of cardboard.  His wife was so shy she barely looked up for me to take her photo.  Wow.  These women are tough, fighters, and they don't even know it.

An idea the Lord gave me is to try and start visiting Alaminos Western Hospital every month.  We could then bring small bags for each woman filled with wipes and diapers - to help them for the few days they are there in the hospital. Some of them don't have enough money to buy these things.. diapers are very expensive.  I hope we can start this next month!

Thank you for being my supporters and friends.  I know there are so many people back home praying and reading about my journey.  I miss you all so much and cannot express my gratitude for all you have done.
We will try to make it back to the states in a few months!  God has been leading us through all the paper work.  We just have a few more steps and we may be ready to come home to visit everyone.  If we make it to California I will let you know!  For sure our number one stop is Michigan to see family.

God bless you all...
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Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and of good courage, do not be afraid nor dismayed.  For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."