Staci Finishes!!

Well she did it.  She crossed the finish line.
In January of 2006 Staci, pregnant, and I traveled to the Philippines to start her in a 2 year Midwifery College and intensive birthing apprenticeship.  Little did we know what was in store.  We can look back and can see poor choices but, we also see good timing and provision. One thing is clear, Staci never believed she wouldn't see this day.  This past Wednesday, Staci took the National Association of Registered Midwives board exam.  This test certifies her as a professional and proficient midwife and is the final step of this process.  It is finished.  No more late nights studding between nursings...no more paperwork to file...no more papers to write after a full day of raising 4 children!  It is a globally recognized certification and is only given to those who have completed the 2 years of education and an intensive apprenticeship under a experienced midwife. This unconventional timeline enabled Staci to see over 100 births and deliver more babies than the average.  She has been blessed by this process despite the length and looks forward to the results to this test.