Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Maayong Pasko-Merry Christmas!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS one and all! :)We are a little ahead in time here, so Christmas is almost half over before it's even started back home!
For me here Christmas couldn't have started off better! I was on night shift from 10pm till 6am this morning. At 12:30 a woman in labor walked in and I was the next one up... At 5:42 I delivered her baby- On Christmas day!! She gave birth to a beautiful little boy who as of yet does not have a name.:) What a special way to start Christmas! I ended up working a little later to finish up things with the birth, and then when I came home we had a Christmas gift exchange and the girls opened up their packages that they got in the mail. Tomorrow is the big day when Diane and Tim arrive!! WOW!! I still can't believe I'm going to see them both!! I'm beside myself with excitement!! I am so blessed!!
This year is my first Christmas away from home and also my first warm one! It can be a little difficult when I start thinking about Christmas back home, so I try not to! I have so much to be thankful for...the girls here are great and have made this time of year so special! And being able to look forward to Diane and Tim's visit has made a big difference! I'm flying to Manila to meet them and spend a few days there with some friends! Very exciting!!
It feels so great to have finished the first part of school...Next semester will be a little longer since it goes till June. I'm so grateful for everything the Lord has taught me since I have arrived- truly a GREAT learning experience!
It's almost noon now and we are having our Christmas dinner at 4:00 so I better get some sleep since I was on night shift.
I miss you all like crazy!! Sending a BIG Christmas hug!!!
Enjoy the celebration of a very special birth- the birthday of our King!
Much love...
Sarah

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you for you Christmas letter. You look beautiful in the picture and I can tell you are at the right place. I miss you very much and so happy that Diane and Tim are meeting you. All the best in 2009, Much Love Mrs Blaha.

Anonymous said...

Hey Sarah,
A belated 'Happy New Year'!
Thanks for your letter... I'm old fashioned and am not used to 'blogging', but you're getting us well initiated because we all enjoy reading about your experiences and adventures in your blog! Keep up with the updates.... it makes you seem not QUITE so far away!

Miss you lots, pray for you always!
Love 'n hugs,
Lorraine
(family secretary!)

Marvin/Marlene said...

The kids were all excited to receive a package from the Auntie Sarah Philippines!!

Were looking forward to seeing some pics posted of your time with Diane & Tim! :)