Birth Doula Class

I decided a few months back to finally take the plunge and sign up for a birth doula course. I had not been able to before, because they are generally very expensive and I wondered how I would be able to fit it into my life right now. I have been praying about this for about a year now. To make a long story short, everything finally fell into place. I got a scholarship for a doula course that is primarily done online, with some apprenticeship involved. My mom paid for most of the rest for my Christmas present. I began the class a little over a week ago. So far, so good. I have to say I have been very nervous to be in school. There is a lot of reading for me to do each day. I have to write a lot of essays, watch many videos, and write several different kinds of papers on the work of a doula. The first few days were very intimidating- as most birth doula courses are a work at your own pace, type set-up. That is usually helpful for a mom because she can work on her assignments over a long period of time. This course is all smashed into 6 weeks. It has been pretty much like a college class, in that there is work to be done every day. Things have gone smoothly so far, though. I am actually thankful for the 6 week schedule. That helps me keep this all in perspective- I will have this behind me before too long!
At this point in my life, I probably won't be able to attend more than one birth a month. Nonetheless, I am so excited to be able to support laboring women! There is such a need for this in our area! I have also actually been asked (after my certification is complete) to teach chilbirth classes at a Crisis Pregnancy Center that is soon to be opened in Ferriday. I know that God is putting this all together. I feel humbled to be able to minister to women during the miracle of childbirth!