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Our Charis Family
Elizabeth Lugmayer
It has
been nearly two years since I was introduced to the world as a
Charis Certified Childbirth Educator and Doula; so please, allow
myself the pleasure of a re-introduction.
Hi, My
name is Elizabeth Lugmayer. I am 22 yrs. old, single and
keenly interested in anything to do with pregnancy and childbirth.
My life
has been a whirlwind of activities (created by the swift passing of
time, no doubt). Besides doula-ing and teaching childbirth classes, I have
had the amazing opportunity of assisting two different home birth
midwives in my area. Witnessing the unique way each of these women
treat and care for their patients has left a lasting impression on
me of some of the greatest qualities of midwifery, such as meeting
patients with care at their need level, incorporating midwifery
protocol with informed patient consent, approaching cultural
differences with grace, a high standard of medical care along with
emotional support, a good sense of humor and adaptable plan of
action when babies decide to surprise us, and a heart for the Lord
to be glorified in the lives of pregnant couples as we pray with and for them
daily. I have also, in my education travels, become an Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) with the
Kempsville Volunteer Rescue Squad in Va
Beach, VA. Ummm.... Yes, rescue is an
amazing, exciting, sometimes sad, and always interesting outlet for
my clinical skills. My shifts are 12 hrs long, and involve
responding to any type (medical or trauma) of 911 calls - from heart
attacks to car accidents, diabetic emergencies, traumas and, my favorite,
maternity calls. A maternity call can be any call where there is a pregnant woman in need of 911 rescue. A miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy,
assault on a woman 7 months pregnant, and two women who had their
babies (full term) at the hospital within minutes of us getting them to
the ER, are some of the maternity calls I have been privileged to be
called upon to respond. It is amazing to have a sense of calm when
faced with maternity calls (the MOST FEARED calls in EMS) as my
training through Charis and my experience with the midwives 'kick
in' and help me to provide excellent care for these women.
One of the most important things I have learned working with
patients (and still am) is the art of listening. Whether I'm taking
a blood pressure or hearing an out-pour of an anxious mom-to-be,
listening is one of the most effective diagnostic tools that I have
found. This one skill has helped me to learn more than anything
else; the more I learn, the better I serve my patients. As I
continue in my life's journey to learn and serve, I am expecting to
start the Charis Midwifery program soon, I may move up to medic in
the
rescue squad.... but still waiting on God's say-so. : ) I may see you
in a Charis workshop, or in a birthing room, or I just might see you on
the street.
Blessings and Peace and be safe!
~Elizabeth L
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Charis Cuisine
Rainbow Salad
Really nice and light
for a summer day!
Ingredients
1 tomato
1
beetroot, grated
1/2 avocado, sliced
2-3 raw olives chopped into little bits
Handful sprouts of choice
3 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, thin slice
1/2 cup raw carrot, scrubbed and match-stick cut
1/2 cup red bell pepper, match-stick cut
1/2 cup orange bell pepper, match-stick cut
1/2 cup snow peas, ends trimmed, cut in half, long way
2 green onions, medium dice
1/2 cup slivered almond
Juice of 1/2 a lime
Olive oil (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper (to taste)
salt (optional)
Directions
1 - Combine all ingredients, adding olive oil in amounts you desire.
2 - Toss
and chill.
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