A New Adventure, A New Life....

I have been accepted to Newlife International School of Midwifery,(NISM) for this Fall 2011. On August 5th we will have orientation in Portland, OR. Then, on the 9th we will board the air-plane for Davao, Philippines to my new home and mission-field for the next two years of my life.

I am so blessed by God to have been accepted to NISM this year. When I got my letter of acceptance, Krystina the director, wrote, "girls are on a waiting list to get in, and applicant inquires are overwhelming." I knew that it was God, that I hadn't been put on a waiting list.  I am so thankful that I have been accepted and now my journey towards midwifery is getting closer to reality.

I am now delving into fundraising, speaking to churches, and writing Newsletters to family and friends.
I have a couple of churches that might be willing to "give a listening ear" to my heart for missions and midwifery. They may be willing to sponsor me.

"Newlife International School of Midwifery is unique in that student tuition fees go directly to fund Mercy Maternity Center. The clinic is self-supported and funded by the tuition of students enrolled in our school. Therefore, knowing that each student's tuition is directly serving impoverished families, enrollment in Newlife International School of Midwifery can be deeply fulfilling. Each student actually functions as a 'missionary' while they are studying at the school that is located on the mission field. Basically, students can earn a degree while serving the poor in addition to learning how to be a missionary." www.midwifeschool.org

I am going to add a breakdown of the costs here so that anyone interested in supporting me is able to see it.
                                           My goal is to raise $15,000 by August 1st.

• Tuition is $4,725 / Semester (x 4)                                                                      $18,900
• National College Registration for Dual-Enrollment                                            $3,100
• Travel and Airfare                                                                                              $1,000
• Immigration Visas                                                                                              $800
• Course Books                                                                                                     $600
• Midwifery Supplies                                                                                            $500
• Enrollment Deposit                                                                                            $500
• Application Fee                                                                                                  $75
• Room and Board                                                                                             FREE
• Preceptor Fees                                                                                                 FREE
• Clinical Fees                                                                                                    FREE

                               FINANCIAL GOAL IS:                                    $15,000

Here is the link to my funding page: (slide mouse right under this and it will appear)
www.gofundme.com/Missionary-Midwifery-Work--Davao-Philippines

150 Babies are delivered a month at MMC!

20,000 Prenatal Exams Annually

1,500 Babies born per year 

MMC is the largest charity-based birthing center in the Philippines. I am so happy that I get to be a part of this great mission-work! 

Until Next Time,

Julianne