Part 3

Yesterday Jeff went into Manila to CCF (Christ's Commission Fellowship) to do a basketball camp with Kirk Long (Son of Jeff long and former professional basketball player in the Philippines). He also led the devotional time last night (Monday) at the children's home. Today he went to another feeding before lunch and then went to basketball.

The fun part about today for Jeff was that he drove there himself!!! Sadly, there was really bad traffic and it took 2 hours instead of 1 so they were late, but I just think it's great that he got to drive.

While he was out and about, I went to the Hope Alive Pregnancy clinic and helped measure bellies and find fetal heart rates. It was a lot of fun, but before the fun could begin, we had 2 moms in labor and no midwife available. We eventually got a midwife, but one of the moms we transferred to the hospital after the clinic was over, and the other one has been laboring all day. They sent her home at 6pm and was told to call if things moved along more.

Please be in prayer for Mary Joy (16) that she would be able to deliver a healthy baby boy and be able to get some rest because she didn't sleep well. We are also anticipating being called back in the middle of the night, so pray for rest and that we will actually get to be there to help. I will go back again in the morning, as they have clinic hours every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday and see about 20 patients each day. There are several mom's within 2 weeks of their due date, so I might get to see/help with more births.

Also, please be in prayer for our friend Jonathan, who will be flying again tomorrow (Wednesday) to Tacloban, to see some of the devastation still left by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) and assess what kind of vegetation can grow now. We look forward to hearing about his trip soon. I am also hoping to post a few pictures of the new baby soon.

Until tomorrow...or at least our tomorrow.