Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Merry Christmas

This is Glory Reborn Clinic where Jen volunteers a few shifts each week. Glory Reborn Clinic is situated in a poor neighborhood. It provides prenatal, childbirthing and newborn care to women in the neighborhood for free. Medicine and some equipment are charged at a nominal fee. However, these women would not be able to afford any care in the local hospitals. Concurrently, Jen is training to be a midwife through the program offered here.
The windows in the picture that are open are windows to the labor room. Marilyn had the experience of working alongside Jen for a day. She was able to witness two deliveries as well as assist minimally with prenatal visits. It was a a great day. The newly transformed Ayala Mall. This mall is beautiful with all the conveniences and comforts of our western world including two Starbucks shops. A stark contrast to so much poverty that we observe.


Glory Reborn Christmas Party--Jen and a few other midwives were acting as "game hosts".


Some enternainment at that same party--the two Mari-lyns were invited to participate in the dance.







2 comments:

Dana said...

So enjoyed seeing a photo of Glory Reborn Clinic! And a bit jealous that Marilyn got to help Jen for the day. ;)

Marilyn, you look so pretty in the dancing photo!

Glenda Hiltz said...

You go girl!! Dancing up a storm. The children look very sweet and intent on making music.