While the path to a completed midwifery education is unclear for me, the heart and the goal are still the same as they have always been. I believe that God has designed and perfectly suited me to provide pointed and compassionate care to women and their families throughout the childbearing year with the purpose of directly demonstrating God's glory and Christ's love. He has given me a specific vision for both my Christian community, and those who have yet to embrace the call of Redemption. Last week I applied for an internship at the Mercy Maternity Center with Newlife International School of Midwifery in the Philippines.
Please, if I may, request prayers for God's will in both this potential internship and the challenges and opportunities it affords, and for the midwifery profession as a whole as midwives around the nation face numerous issues related to the law and wise practice of their trade. I so desire to not just develop this passion while I am still single, but to do so wisely and with a vision of humble service in mind. As with every mission -and essentially every action we aspire to take- prayer is the foremost need.
January 27, 2012
January 25, 2012
A Needle Pulling Thread
The introduction of bedroom furniture to my room prompted significant re-arranging which included the relocation of my sewing machine and table to the closet. In an effort to keep our two guest rooms neat and prepared for company, this sequestering of my crafts to the closet was necessary. And I didn't mind all that much because I actually have a walk-in closet (four of our five bedrooms have walk-in closets). So the hanging clothes moved to the left side, and the sewing table was tucked cozily away under a closet-length shelf on the right. While my rolling chair only has about 2.5 ft. to maneuver around under the table, this arrangement is wonderful. I can make an absolute mess with fabric and thread and patterns, and simply close the door to hide the disarray. Believe me when I say that this is the only sort of mess I can really tolerate leaving in my bedroom.
Due to this new dedication of my closet to more crafty endeavors, I have become obsessed once again with planning all sorts of projects. Very few of these ever really come to fruition and I am left with folders full of photos, outlines, and ideas that I can waste plenty of time scrolling through. Some, however, are begun with one result in mind and actually facilitate the completion of another idea that would have otherwise been lost in document limbo.
One such project began with my perfect pinwheel tutorial, which I posted to the blog in December of last year. With my completed pinwheel and diamond blocks (of which I was rather tickled to complete successfully) I pieced together a small wall-hanging quilt top. This fabric sat completely neglected and without purpose until this morning when I finally decided what to do with it!
As a result of our adventures with Papa and John Deere tractors in North Carolina, I have been on the lookout for cute, related projects and memorabilia to help commemorate the time we spent engulfed in Tractorville! I took a picture of a no-sew fleece blanket at Jo-ann's which featured a cartoon-ish green tractor against a pink floral background, and the phrase "Roses are red, tractors are green". While I thought this was cute (and it was on clearance) I also found it to be a bit cheesy for my taste. But I liked the idea and wanted to remember it for the future.
So there my pieced quilt top sat, in shades of green, yellow, and pink (not my normal choice for a color scheme) and I suddenly envisioned a big, bold Deere embroidered at the center! I also came up with another phrase that suited my taste and humor, and applied to my field of expertise. You'll have to wait until the end to find out what it is!
Hooped and ready for embroidery!
Embroidery done!
More recently I have had time to pursue sewing projects. I am only taking one class right now (College Algebra online) through FSCJ and have nearly completed my Neonatal Resuscitation re-certification tests (also online). We have settled into a nearly regular schedule as well, so I feel I can spend time on creating things. It is a wonderful outlet for pent-up energy after solving Algebra problems all day!
Due to this new dedication of my closet to more crafty endeavors, I have become obsessed once again with planning all sorts of projects. Very few of these ever really come to fruition and I am left with folders full of photos, outlines, and ideas that I can waste plenty of time scrolling through. Some, however, are begun with one result in mind and actually facilitate the completion of another idea that would have otherwise been lost in document limbo.
One such project began with my perfect pinwheel tutorial, which I posted to the blog in December of last year. With my completed pinwheel and diamond blocks (of which I was rather tickled to complete successfully) I pieced together a small wall-hanging quilt top. This fabric sat completely neglected and without purpose until this morning when I finally decided what to do with it!
As a result of our adventures with Papa and John Deere tractors in North Carolina, I have been on the lookout for cute, related projects and memorabilia to help commemorate the time we spent engulfed in Tractorville! I took a picture of a no-sew fleece blanket at Jo-ann's which featured a cartoon-ish green tractor against a pink floral background, and the phrase "Roses are red, tractors are green". While I thought this was cute (and it was on clearance) I also found it to be a bit cheesy for my taste. But I liked the idea and wanted to remember it for the future.
So there my pieced quilt top sat, in shades of green, yellow, and pink (not my normal choice for a color scheme) and I suddenly envisioned a big, bold Deere embroidered at the center! I also came up with another phrase that suited my taste and humor, and applied to my field of expertise. You'll have to wait until the end to find out what it is!
More recently I have had time to pursue sewing projects. I am only taking one class right now (College Algebra online) through FSCJ and have nearly completed my Neonatal Resuscitation re-certification tests (also online). We have settled into a nearly regular schedule as well, so I feel I can spend time on creating things. It is a wonderful outlet for pent-up energy after solving Algebra problems all day!
January 13, 2012
Surprise Mc-Moody Adventure
Welcome to 2012. In true McGehee fashion, we kicked off the new year with a huge bash on new year's day starring our dear Colorado family! The night was filled with old friends, new friends, and gargantuan quantities of food. The fellowship was so, so sweet.
Collier and I began a new semester of online classes, and what promises to be the final semester of our Associate's degrees. While I am taking it easy (with only two classes) to make room for more midwifery directed applications, study, and re-certifications, Collier is taking a full load of four classes in business and humanities and an online Calculus 3 course. Needless to say, both of us are spread thin in preparation for continuing down our paths of calling/choice. Collier has been accepted to the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and intends to pursue Mechanical Engineering.
Only nine days into the new year, Collier and I pulled off a major surprise with the help of my dear Grandma. She scheduled a mid-morning flight from her home in North Carolina to Denver. Collier and I, after much interrogation from our parents about why we HAD to go to Denver on a Monday and why I was so insistent on having a family dinner that night, picked Grandma up and brought her back to a restaurant in the Springs. The look of absolute shock on Mom's face was priceless!
We enjoyed a few days of exploring and adventuring around town before it was time for Grandma to leave. One of the highlights of Grandma's visit was a hike through Glen Eyrie.
Hiking up the bridge.
Three generations of stubborn women!
There were quite a few stream crossings that took an unpracticed measure of balance to conquer.
This was a fantastic sight and we couldn't resist the opportunity to take a "Tebowing" picture.
I am sure that there will be a multitude of fantastic McVentures as the year continues. We hope that this update finds you joyful and hopeful in 2012!
Much love to all,
Chelsey for the McGehee Family
Collier and I began a new semester of online classes, and what promises to be the final semester of our Associate's degrees. While I am taking it easy (with only two classes) to make room for more midwifery directed applications, study, and re-certifications, Collier is taking a full load of four classes in business and humanities and an online Calculus 3 course. Needless to say, both of us are spread thin in preparation for continuing down our paths of calling/choice. Collier has been accepted to the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and intends to pursue Mechanical Engineering.
Only nine days into the new year, Collier and I pulled off a major surprise with the help of my dear Grandma. She scheduled a mid-morning flight from her home in North Carolina to Denver. Collier and I, after much interrogation from our parents about why we HAD to go to Denver on a Monday and why I was so insistent on having a family dinner that night, picked Grandma up and brought her back to a restaurant in the Springs. The look of absolute shock on Mom's face was priceless!
We enjoyed a few days of exploring and adventuring around town before it was time for Grandma to leave. One of the highlights of Grandma's visit was a hike through Glen Eyrie.
Hiking up the bridge.
Three generations of stubborn women!
There were quite a few stream crossings that took an unpracticed measure of balance to conquer.
This was a fantastic sight and we couldn't resist the opportunity to take a "Tebowing" picture.
I am sure that there will be a multitude of fantastic McVentures as the year continues. We hope that this update finds you joyful and hopeful in 2012!
Much love to all,
Chelsey for the McGehee Family
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