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[jodi]

I have been visiting this site for a while and have really been enjoying it, but I finally took the time to join tonight. Generally when I visit I just have a few moments to glance throughout different areas.

I am a Pastor's wife. My husband is pastor of a small church in Central Fl. He has been here as pastor for three years, although this is the church I grew up in. We have three children ages 2 (almost 3), 4 and 5. I also work full time in a Tax/Accounting office as Office Manager and Bookkeeper. As PW of a small church I am in charge of the ladies ministry, a job which I really enjoy.

Not much time for hobbies or outside interests but two of my favorite subjects to talk about are 1. personality types (my husband says I analyze everyone) 2. homebirth/natural childbirth

Glad to be a part of this forum and I am so thankful for this opportunity to glean from those more experienced and knowledgeable than myself.

Jodi
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Jodi
Jer 32:27 Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

[Bethany]

Welcome Jodi! Glad you decided to join us after "lurking" for a while! I hope you'll be able to visit from time to time and be encouraged in your ministry and walk with the Lord.
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God bless,
Bethany
WELCOME HOSTESS

[Prov31wannabe]

Jodi, HI!!
My childhood friend is very involved in homebirths.
She had both her kids at home and has been working on becoming a ....oh, what's it called....can't think of the name--not midwife, but someone who assists in births.
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Colossians 1:27 ...."Christ in you, the hope of glory."

[Oma]

Hi
My husband and I had our son at home. My sister in law called us Hippies But I wouldn't change that experience for anything. I actually have a pretty funny story about it......I'll save it for another time.
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Deb

[jodi]

Are you trying to think of doula? A doula does not actually deliver the babies but is there to assist the mother and family during labor. I would like to become an after-birth doula. Once mom has the baby I would like to go in and assist with household chores so mom can concentrate on the new baby and other children. This is in my long-term goals, once I retire and my own children are grown. I hope to be financially able to offer this as a ministry as opposed to charging for the service.
Concerning homebirths - all three of mine were born at home and as long as I am healty I would not consider any other option. It was a great experience for my family.
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Jodi
Jer 32:27 Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

[Oma]

When I was in my twenties home births were not that common. But I agree if I had had more than one son I would have had them all at home.
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Deb

[HomeschoolMom]

Hello Jodi from a fellow Floridian!

[jodi]

Thanks for the welcome, HomeSchoolMom. So are you currently living in FL, or are you a Floridian that has moved out of state? If you are still in FL what part?
My husband and I are both at least third generation native FLoridians which is rare in this state. The majority of our residents are transplants.
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Jodi
Jer 32:27 Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

[HomeschoolMom]

I'm actually a GA gal who moved to Florida by way of Maui! LOL! I live a little more than halfway down the east coast.

You're right - true native Floridians are very rare! I know less than 10 people who have lived here their entire lives.

[Prov31wannabe]

Thank you...doula....that's it.

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Colossians 1:27 ...."Christ in you, the hope of glory."