This week was exactly two months since we arrived in Davao City....
The time has flown in a way, but it also feels like I've been gone from home
for
forever!!!
We have wrapped up
seven weeks of language school! At the beginning,
it seemed like it would be endless, but it really went by so fast!
On Tuesday, a couple of us went out to a little cafe to celebrate Emily's
birthday. That was fun, and very relaxing!
This past Saturday evening, we got to go to Jack's Ridge. It is a
restaurant, coffee shop, and pool way up on top of ridge, and overlooks Davao
City.
Sadly, the pool was closed for another event, so we couldn't swim, but
nevertheless, we got to watch the sun go down and see the city light up as it
got dark!
Believe it or not, there was a monkey in here, but despite all my whistling
he wouldn't emerge to get his picture taken!
A major highlight of the week was on Thanksgiving Day!!
Normally, we only do one shift in the clinic per week, on the weekends.
However, Jenna, my housemate, had a continuity patient ((a patient who she
did the prenatals on, then delivers the baby, and does the postpartum
check-ups)) who went into labour on Monday evening. I had met the momma before
at a prenatal, she was delightful, and she was okay with me being there for her
birth!
So Jenna invited me along when she went into labour. Thus, I got to watch
this little guy make his appearance! He was absolutely adorable!!
Yep! I'll take that over Thanksgiving Dinner! {Even though, I ended up
getting dinner as well ;) }
Love, Becca
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