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Our Charis Family
Morgan Mitchell
Hi Everyone!
My name is Morgan Mitchell. I am 19 years old and
live in Chesapeake, VA, with my parents, younger
brother (17), younger sister (12), and a cute,
ornery, fluffy, five year-old Cavachon dog named
Teddy. I was homeschooled from 2nd through 12th
grade and would not change it for the world. I grew
up a military child, so we moved a lot (including 2
cross-country trips), and I believe being
homeschooled through these transitions made life a
little smoother.
Some of my favorite hobbies include writing,
journaling, rollerblading, exercising, reading the
Word, spending time with little ones, playing harp
and guitar, dancing, going to the beach, meeting new
people, going on road trips, involving myself in
pretty much any outdoor activity, and spending time
with family and friends.
Although I didn’t know exactly what my future held,
I did know these things: I wanted to help people,
serve people, protect life, expand the Kingdom, be a
wife and a mom, and skydive (the latter hasn’t
happened yet, but hopefully will soon ). :)
Ever since I was young girl, I was always the mother
hen to those younger than me -- I have always loved
little ones, especially newborns, and could always
be found holding a baby or playing with a toddler.
In my middle/high school years, I frequently wrote
my persuasive essays on abortion – being pro-life
was and is something that has always been close to
my heart.
Toward the end of my high school years, I began
volunteering at a few Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPC)
baby showers and absolutely loved being able to
visit, pray for, and encourage these mostly first
time moms-to-be (and even some dads-to-be). It
blessed my heart and brought tears to my eyes to
watch as the mamas received baby clothes, blankets,
and just the everyday essentials they would need for
their little one(s). More importantly, however, I
loved being able to thank and encourage them for
choosing life. :)
After attending the birth of a family friend
(delivering her 12th child!) when I was 16, it was
then the Lord placed a clear desire in my heart to
do something in the field of child delivery. My
friend had a midwife deliver her baby at the
hospital. It’s amazing that before this experience I
never really knew what a midwife or doula was!
One day, shortly after the birth, my mom was talking
with a friend, who come to find out, knew Kristin
Schuchmann and about her Charis ministry. She
encouraged us to check it out and perhaps email
Kristin! We did, and after receiving positive
feedback, I quickly wanted to jump on board and
begin the midwifery course; however, for some reason
I did not feel 100% at peace. I was slightly
confused as to why the Lord would close a door I so
eagerly wanted open! But, alas, I stepped back and
submitted.
College was never pushed on me by my parents. In
fact, until my junior year I had never thought
through what “life after high school” might look
like for me. After some researching, I considered
going to Regent University and major in
communication and minor in Christian ministry, but
never felt completely at peace with this choice. So,
I waited. I waited on the Lord to reveal what His
plan was while helping at home and working part-time
as an office manager for a local commercial cleaning
company.
Three years later, the Lord swung the door wide open
again and after prayer and acquiring council from my
parents, I began the Doula and Childbirth Educator
course through Charis in April 2015! I am not too
far along in my training, but I am enjoying what I
have accomplished thus far and look forward to what
the Lord has planned moving forward.
Looking into the future, I would love to have my own
business, Lord willing, as a Doula/C.E., but my
dream would be to offer my services free of charge
to bless women (like those at CPC), and as a “thank
you” to them for choosing life.
I can’t wait to see what God has in store!
“You are the light of the world. A city that is
set on a hill cannot be hidden….Let your light so
shine before men, that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” - Matt.
5:14, 16
Morgan and her siblings, Makaya
and Jonah
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'Behold, I will
bring them from the north country, And gather them from the ends of
the earth,
Among them the blind and the lame,
The woman with child and The one who labors with child, together,
A
great throng shall return there...And My people shall be satisfied with My goodness, says the LORD.'
Jeremiah 31:8, 14
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