Thursday, April 14, 2011

AWOL...

Wow, how time does fly!! I must apologize for my long absence...and offer an explanation. While I was on the long path to midwifery, my dear husband was amazingly supportive...and actually my biggest cheerleader on those inevitable road bumps. He truly made it possible for me to complete the journey, without too much guilt about the time taken from my family. It was a long road, several years in fact. I feel that it many ways loving, supportive midwife-husbands are the unsung heroes of our service to women, as they are often left to pick up the slack at our own homes. So, several months ago, when my husband started talking about running for a local elected office in city government....I, of course, wanted to be supportive. This is something that he has considered doing for years, but was always busy being my cheerleader. Now that I have finished the formal education part of my path, it only seems fair to "pay it forward" and give him the same support in return. So, long story short, I have become a committed member of the campaign...and the official treasurer (which is actually quite hilarious if you know anything about me and numbers). We have been canvassing in our community, attending forums, taping TV spots, and stuffing envelopes! It is a process that we are all learning together and it has been an adventure. The whole family is involved and it has been a great way to spend time together. The election is coming up and I feel that we have a good shot and if he doesn't win, it will not be from lack of heart or effort. Clearly, this has kept me very busy indeed! I have continued to work with women and their families, catching babies and all that entails....I just haven't had any time to sit and share my experiences...which I have truly missed doing! Don't worry, I have been keeping my birth journal and have some great storied to share..... Stay tuned for some good, juicy midwife tales.....

1 comment:

  1. keep up the good work! :) i've been wondering and waiting... and it's good to know that there is life after midwifery school --- that once the classes, clinicals, and comps/boards are over, things settle back down to *just* life again. i'm looking forward to having a bit of time for things like hobbies, books, bike rides --- maybe even campaign support?! --- when this long ride finally ends!

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