'Twas the morning of Christmas...

'Twas the morning of Christmas, and all through the place

Excitement was flowing with joy on each face. 

The Filipinos were all gone,  only the Americans were there. 

Breakfast was served...it was quite the affair! 

Fruit smoothies, omelets, gravy and biscuits

Each of these thought to be great favorites. 

The party was moved, up the stairs we all went

We'd open all the presents that were sent.

After the gifts came the Christmas movies.

Little did we know we'd soon be catching babies!! 

Dogs were barking, so I peaked out the window

And saw a tricy parked below.

Down the stairs I went to open the door.

When I saw the woman I thought today would not be a bore! 

Active, was she ever! The baby's coming she shouted, 

Call Georgia! Will she make it? I doubted. 

I threw a sheet on the bed. 

And just in time to see the baby's head!

Two more Christmas babies we caught

A more memorable Christmas could not be bought. 

 

 

Long time...no see

It's been too long since my last update. Rather than write a long update I'll just post a bunch of pictures to show you what I've been up to!! I hope you enjoy them!! =)

 

Happy Birthday Hosea Luke!! October 12, 2011

 

October 26, 2011 Doesn't sweet little Tarren look just like a little pumpkin? 

 

October 31-November 4 I got to go up to Bugnay again. 

I love visiting the mountains...it had been too long!! 

I love this old woman...she's so cute                                                                       I got to cook over the fire in the home where 

and has quite a bit of spunk too!                                                                             we stayed...nothing like pancake mush!!

 

This woman has the most beautiful smile,                                                               This day on outreach I think I ended up 

       but she doesn't like to show her teeth.                                                                 weighing about 15 babies of different ages!

 Meet Norvin - November 7, 2011

 The day after Anrhey was born (November 18, 2011) I went to his home to check on him and his mama.

Even though it was a short trip, I had a nice little break in Manila for a day. 

Like I said, it was a NICE break!! =)

Just a couple days after Thanksgiving I got to attend a breech birth!! It was a really good birth too!!

The baby cried a little right after he was born and only needed a little help to breath. So much to be thankful for!! 

Each Tuesday I work in the clinic doing prenatal exams. I love watching 

a moms face when she hears her baby's heartbeat for the first time!!

This little guy weighed only 2.1 kgs (4.6 lbs) when he was born on 

December 2, 2011. Please pray that he is doing good. His mama hasn't come 

back for any postpartum checks and I worry that maybe he's not gaining enough.

This is Lilibeth, doesn't she look good for being in labor? 

She was so excited to finally meet her sweet little girl on December 8, 2011.

So, that's some of what I've been up to the past two months...fill in the gaps with LOTS of studying, sleeping when I can and having fun with my roommates! I hope that December is going well so far for you and that you enjoy the holiday season!! I know I will!!

Birthday Wish List

My birthday is coming up soon. In nineteen days to be exact. I would like to share my birthday wish list with you.

The first thing I'd like is donations towards my plane ticket home. As many of you know, I'll be coming home for just a short visit in May for my brother's wedding. I have a month long break from school, and my supervisor has graciously allowed me to take an extra week. I'll be going to India for two weeks first to visit friends there as well as to do some research into starting a clinic. From there I will be flying to OKC. I am really excited to be able to be home for the Nomads conference again this year. Each year I am a bit saddened by the thought that I won't be able to go to Nomads, and then each year God surprises me and allows me to attend. :) For those of you who don't know what Nomads is, it is an annual gathering of those desiring to learn about God's love for every nation, and spend their lives making Jesus known. If you are at all interested in missions and what God is doing around the world, you should attend this event!!After Nomads I'll be making my way up to Sioux City where I will be spending most of the time with my family. My parents are also going to be home and that doesn't happen often, so I am really looking forward to this much needed time! :)

The next thing on my list is a pair of Sseko sandals. These sandals are made by woman in Uganda who are wanting to earn money in order to continue on to university. So, if you'd like to give me a pair of these sandals you are not only giving me a beautiful pair of sandals, but you are helping a woman in Uganda earn money for university so that she can better her life. :)

The final item on my birthday wish list is this blood pressure cuff.  Working at the clinic I have found that the cheep blood pressure cuffs don't last long when they are being used as much as we use them. I've done a bit of research about the bp cuff I want for my clinic in India and this is the one that I have come up with. It is a bit expensive, but it is a really good quality one that is very durable, and should last a long time, even with it being used often.

If you would like to give toward any of these items on my list you can do so by going here and clicking on my account 0246 Sara Zellmer for online giving. Or if you'd rather mail a donation in you can do this by emailing me for a donation slip that you can print, fill out and mail with your donation.

I want to say a BIG thank you in advance!! Also, I would LOVE to get an email or even better yet, a letter from you!! :) I love and am so encouraged by getting notes from people. My email address is szellmer@mountainfeet.biz and my snail mail address is
Sara Zellmer
c/o Abundant Grace of God Maternity Center
Appas, Tabuk City
Kalinga 3800
PHILIPPINES