Where else can a volunteer deliver a baby all by herself?

My friend Ashley (rt. in picture) volunteers at a local Tanzanian hospital, as well as serving some volunteer time here at Cradle of Love. She recently graduated in the states with her BS Nursing and wanted to use some of her skills here before she returns to the states and enters the work force. Did she get some experience? Boy, did she ever! Read all about her adventures in the labor and delivery "ward" at Tangeru Hospital by visiting her blog at http://wolfecrossing.wordpress.com. All of my friends who currently work in the field of nursing would love an opportunity like this one. And they too can have an experience like the one Ashley describes in her blogs by flying across the ocean and giving up a little time to Africa. I mean, where else can a volunteer deliver a baby all by herself? NO WHERE! Ah, Africa. You never cease to bore me.

On a side note, fellow volunteer, and now dear friend Ashley will be leaving the Cradle campus on Wednesday. She arrived only a few weeks after I did so she has been with me for the majority of my time here. I will miss her in ways that I am sure, right now, I don't even know. ASHLEY, you have been a great friend and awesome volunteer. My remaining two months will not be the same without you. Thanks for your love and support of me when things were getting too stressful and a little hairy! Apart from the fact that I hope we will know each other for many years to come, I hope that we collectively served our babies well. Baby Hidaya will miss you. But I promise to take very good care of her in your absence as I know you would do for me and my special baby.

Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

~Shae

Here is a picture of the two of us while visiting Zanzibar.