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In This Issue
Maidens By His Design
Our
Daughters First Cycle
Welcome to the World
Charlotte Elizabeth Hinojosa
Elyssa Kate Jones
Joshua Ray Hartman
Our Charis Family
Anne
Ohlman
Charis Cuisine
Green Smoothie with Melon
Charis Around the World
Tidbits from Ebony
Charis Around the World
Childbirth in Kenya
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Our
Director's Heart
Dear
Charis Family,
This newsletter is coming out late because Susan has been waiting
for me to send her my little part. I could have written this
yesterday, but I chose to spend the day with my family instead. They
have missed me.
I have rested for the past couple of days after spending 76 hours in
the past week at the birth center, at home births, and at the
hospital. I missed several nights of sleep, drove in
torrential rain to attend home births, served one momma during her
40+ hour labor, transferred care of another mom to the hospital that
ended in Cesarean section, had prenatal and postpartum visits with
sweet families while I was deliriously tired… and I STILL love what
I do.
I get e-mails and phone calls regularly from women who are
discovering that they, too, have this same passion and want to
become midwives, childbirth educators, or doulas. It is always
fascinating to listen to their stories and learn about the ways God
has so clearly directed them in this unique calling. It is
often that a woman apologizes for going on and on about the vision
God has revealed for how He intends to touch the world through her
work as a birth professional. On the inside, I’m thinking,
“Don’t apologize! You have just confirmed that I’m not crazy!”
It blesses me tremendously to know that I’m not the only one God has
called to this life of sacrifice.
I LOVE playing a role in the education of such special women!
It is an honor to be part of the lives of the Charis students!
As you read this newsletter each month, you get a glimpse into the
lives of some of our students, how God is using them to touch lives.
Imagine if EVERY community in the world had one Charis birth
professional! The world would be a better place, for sure!
The world needs more midwives, childbirth educators, and doulas!
Now, it is time to head out the door for another glorious day of
prenatal and postpartum visits with some very special families.
Blessings,
Kristin Schuchmann
Executive Director, Charis Childbirth, Inc
Contact Us
Charis Childbirth
P.O. Box 6900
North Port, FL 34290
www.charischildbirth.org
Kristin Schuchmann ~
Executive Director
Cell (941)441-6410
http://happyhealthyliving.wordpress.com/
Susan Oshel ~ Director of Midwifery Studies
Update
Charis Membership
We at Charis are extremely grateful for our wonderful members. This
past year, your dues have made it financially possible for us to
creatively correspond with people in areas of the world where
internet is spotty at best. Having all forms of communication
available for us is essential if we are going to successfully train
birth professionals in the far reaches of the earth. As our
community of members grows, there will be more funds available for
even more world-impacting outreach. Thank you!
Several people have contacted us recently asking about when their
membership dues should be paid. Membership is due every December 31
for the coming calendar year. So, if you became a member on or
before December 31, 2009, your dues should be mailed by the middle
of December, 2010, to be sure it is received in time. If you became
a member sometime in 2010, then your membership is not due until
December 31, 2011.
You can send your
membership form and $30 dues to:
Charis Childbirth
P.O. Box 6900
North Port, FL 34290
Our address
Charis Childbirth, Inc.
P.O. Box 6900
North Port, FL 34290
It's
been over a year since Charis headquarters moved to
Florida. If you use our old Virginia Beach address, your mail will
not reach us as the post office is no longer forwarding mail.
Be sure to mail your yearly membership fees to the Florida address!
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