Isaiah 43:1-3, 7, 10-13

But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior... Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth—everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.... “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God. Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
Isaiah 43:1-3, 7, 10-13

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Pregnant in Bolivia


Although being pregnant in Bolivia does entail some unique experiences (long waits in the doctor's office, breathlessness due to altitude), I have to remind myself that women experience this very normal part of life in all kinds of countries around the world. However, as I wait for sometimes 2 hours in the doctor's office, there are some things I miss about the US (certain food cravings as well, and ready access to TUMS). I feel that I have to be a lot more assertive in asking questions because there is so much unknown. But, on the other hand, I have never seen ultrasound equipment as sophisticated as the machine in my doctor's office. And, who knows? The experience of delivering in a 2 room private clinic may be even better than the nice Baptist hospital in Memphis.

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