NEWS FLASH!

In light of recent events in Manila my mom asked me to inform all via blog that we are all alive and well and very busy. The past week all of us have been back in Manila working hard to prepare for the GK Expo taking place this weekend. It is a huge event designed to present the many programs of GK, their vision, the many accomplishments, and inspire all involved to greater action. I also wanted to share some old news that I didn't include in my last post.... I helped deliver a baby!!! It was incredible and absolutely nothing like the deliveries I experienced in the hospital. Patrick and I were on our way after celebrating mass with the village when just as our bus was about to pull up one of the villagers came running over the hill yelling to us. She was speaking in the local dialect so I had no idea what she was saying, but the woman next to me did. She grabbed my hand and ran with me back into the village. They pulled me into the house where there were 6-10 other women and mom on the floor. The baby was laying on the floor, but the delivery was not complete and the cord needed to be cut. I got to do the honors. My heart was beating at a 1000 beats per minute, but all went well. The whole experience was an amazing blessing. I guess I really am a nurse. Oh..for those that are curious...I did have gloves, alcohol, and betadine, but that is about it. Good times. To top it off...the parents decided to name the handsome young man Patrick Llamado Mediavillo. Thats right...Patrick ( : Pleas keep the family in your prayers.