Dedication

As most of you know, Helen and I are good friends so wherever she goes I go ....even if it is a scheduled day off !!!
We called The Rand Hospital today and a woman was in labour so we went in to see if we could help. She was a tiny gal  who was lighter at the end of her pregnancy than she began with....we believe she was malnourished. She lived on one of the neighbouring islands and had been on Grand Bahama for a few weeks awaiting labour. Her husband had flown in this morning to join her.
She gave birth to a small babe as well....just over 4 lbs.

The other day we supported a couple who gave birth to their second baby. Helen asked the Dad if he wanted to cut the cord which really is unheard of here. We ran into him yesterday and he said he is a fisherman and he is going to bring us a lobster tomorrow night....so kind.

There are alot of backwards medical models here however the tenderness and compassion we experience is universal and we are honoured to be part of it thus far.