baby baby

My first day at work in the Pregnancy Center was delightful, though I would like to do a bit of redecorating. :o) All in good time. Basically my job is to give free pregnancy tests, counsel with the girls about the results and their situations, give away baby clothes/maternity clothes/baby supplies, and refer the women to agencies for food, healthcare, support, adoption, etc. Given the availability of pregnancy tests in stores, even dollar stores, many of the women who come in for a free test are poor or need someone to talk to. I work with a team of huge-hearted, experienced volunteers and am very blessed to be with them.

After working at the center, I had a two hour break before some additional training in the evening. In need of an espresso recharge, I sat down at a little cafe called the French Bear where they make German chocolate mochas. I ordered one and a bagel lightly toasted and sat at one of the high tables that looks out the window. Next to me was a wall of Northwestern goods for sale: coffee, herbs, tea, etc, and a couple snuggled into a corner table. They emptied their tall wine glasses and kissed as if the whole world beyond their table has disappeared. So sweet. I bless that wherever I see it and smiled out the window, as the rain started to pour down. I forgot my umbrella and had to make my way back to my car in the rain, but I couldn't have been more content. Tomorrow morning/afternoon is more training, then begins my weekend. Who wants to have beers and hotwings? :o)