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It's been ages since I've posted anything! Life here in Dallas has been very busy to say the least. My February was crazy - I delivered 6 babies in 2 weeks!

This year has definitely has had its ups and downs - including me learning patience, faith, endurance before purchasing my car, dealing with the fact that one of my best friends left Dallas to go back home (I miss her sorely!), adjusting to new changes while working at the birth center, missing my family (I have not seen them in 7 months!!!), and learning some valuable lessons re: God, my relationship with Him, the true meaning of "The Heart of Worship" and the importance of having Him be the lover of my soul (easier said than done!).

I enjoy being a midwife and love being around my friends and clients here! I've been thoroughtly enjoying the experience as I work/minister here at the birth center here in Dallas. I enjoy being able to teach the student midwives as well.  I am planning on volunteering as a counselor at a Crisis Pregnancy Center in South West Dallas. I've always had a heart to reach out to unwed mothers.

I miss my family!!! Will go see them in about a month Lord-willing! We are praying together for the near future as we're seeking His face and direction. Whatever happens - God is reminding me that He always has our interest in mind, our lives are in His hands and He promises to lead us along the way. One of my mottos has been - His grace is sufficient, His strength is perfect, His love is enough.

                               I can't wait to see them!

Well my dear friends.....

I am pleased to inform you that I have passed the Natiional Midwifery Exam! It's been an exciting and trying journey, but God kept reminding me of His faithfulness and goodness all along. I've learned in such a real and special way that - His grace is sufficient, His love is enough, His strength is perfect.

I was reminiscing on how He has called me to become a midwife since I was 12 years old, and how He has guided me throughout my midwifery journey. I really don't know what I would have done without Him, and also the love, prayers, support and encouragement of my dear family and friends. I'm blessed beyond words!

Now, I need to start the process to get my licensure and apply to become a Certified Professional Midwife. I'm so excited, so blessed, so thrilled, so grateful! Thank you again to all of you who've been such a great part of my midwifery journey so far! May the Lord richly bless you!

Please continue to pray for me - for wisdom and understanding - for the certification process - and that I may allow the Lord to continue to work in and through my life.

Lots of love always!

Well, I would like to ask y'all to lift me up in your prayers as I retake my midwifery exam on Thursday, October 12th. A dear girlfriend of mine has offered to accompany with me...for moral support (I just love her!), so we're flying out to Maryland on Wednesday. We thought it'd be nice to de-stress after the test, so we'll hit the beautiful city of Washington, D.C. and hang out there on Friday. We'll also get to hang out at the Inner Harbour Lord willing. Can't wait!

Please pray for protection, mainly that I might totally rest in the Lord, and that He might grant me His peace, grace, strength, good recall, and clarity. He's been sooo good to me, and has been teaching me some amazing things in the past couple of weeks. Thanks so much for your prayers, love, and support guys! Lots of love always!

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Thanks so much for your words of encouragement, prayers, love, and support. It means the world to me! Love you guys!

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Well....I know that a lot of you have been inquiring about my test results, but I'm sorry to inform y'all that I didn't pass my test. I failed by one question! I was devastated...just couldn't believe it! Obviously God knows why and has a bigger purpose - especially I missed one question! But obviously, it's really hard too. But, I can't give up...I just can't!

The prayers, love, and encouragement of family and friends are helping me to press on - plus God's grace and strength. I am reminding myself that God has a bigger purpose - His love is enough - and this grace will carry me through this time.

I can retake it again next month at the MANA conference in Baltimore, MD if God provides...if not wait longer. I hope to retake it next month. I'd appreciate your prayers! Thanks so much for your continued prayers and support!

"Lay It Down"

I’ve been looking ‘til my eyes are tired of looking
Listening ‘til my ears are numb from listening
Praying ‘til my knees are sore from kneeling
On the bedroom floor

I know that You know that my heart is aching
I’m running out of tears and my will is breaking
I don’t think that I can carry
The burden of it anymore

All of my hopes and my dreams and my best laid plans
Are slowly slipping through my folded hands

Chorus
So I’m gonna lay it down
I’m gonna learn to trust You now
What else can I do
Everything I am depends on You
And if the sun don’t come back up
I know Your love will be enough
I’m gonna let it be, I’m gonna let it go
I’m gonna lay it down

I’ve been walking through this world like I’m barely living
Buried in the doubt of this hole I’ve been digging
But You’re pulling me out and I’m finally breathing
In the open air

This room may be dark but I’m finally seeing
There’s a new ray of hope and now I’m believing
That the past is the past and the future’s beginning to look brighter now

‘Cause all of my hopes and my dreams and my best laid plans
Are safe and secure when I place them in Your hands

Chorus
So I’m gonna lay it down
I’m gonna learn to trust You now
What else can I do
Everything I am depends on You
And if the sun don’t come back up
I know Your love will be enough
I’m gonna let it be, I’m gonna let it go
I’m gonna lay it down

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Yeah, I'm on a roll with awesome songs lately. The words of this one, have meant so much to me. Hmm....so true! Everything I am truly depends on God...and whatever happens, whatever He allows to happen in my life, whatever my future holds, I know that His love will be enough. Ain't that amazing???

Well, I wanna thank all those who've been praying for me, especially when I took my Board exam on Wednesday. I totally felt your prayers! I was able to rest in the Lord, and think clearly, and I hope to pass Lord-willing. I won't find out until 2 more weeks or so. It was a long, exhausting day, but God carried me through it.

I am loving my 3-week break here at home with my family and friends. It's been good to relax, enjoy home life, enjoy being off-call, enjoy mom's awesome home-cooked meals and dessert...taking advantage to treasure these moments with people I love.

Again, thank y'all for everything! Hoping for good results...will let you know!

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The pics below made me smile. They were part of a fwd sent by a friend...so I thought I'd make you smile too! Have an awesome day!  always!

GIVE ME 5 MINUTES. 5 MINUTES IS ALL I NEED AND I WILL BE GOOD AS NEW!

OK, I'LL BE HIS FRIEND BUT I DON'T HAVE TO LIKE IT!

THEY'LL NEVER FIND ME IN HERE!

ALL! RIGHT, WHO CHOSE WHO WE STAND BY? I HAVE STANDARDS

PUT THAT NOSE UP HERE ONE MORE TIME AND YOU'LL HAVE 3 NOSTRILS!

IF YOU TELL THE GUYS ABOUT THIS, I'M PEEING IN YOUR SHOES!

CAN YOU BELIEVE WHAT THIS DUDE LOOKS LIKE WET? HA HA HA

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN PORCUPINE BABIES? GIVES A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO LABOR PAINS!

NOTHING REPLACES HAVING A FRIEND!!!