wonderful women

I am fortunate to room with two amazing young women, we all stay at the ashram, as volunteers. Our house is rustic, but together we make it home. We watch out for each other. We are constantly asking each other if we have had enough to drink, or brining home treats to one another. We plan our meals together and cook together and just hang out together. These women are brilliant, smart, well traveled and very aware of the cultures around them. They have enriched my experience. 

It came in handy the other day when we had 9 patients in labor, and 8 babies born in less than 24 hours. One of the moms had to be transfered to the hospital. Together these young women and I assisted the midwives, listening to heart tones on babies, rubbing the moms backs, helping them to relax or to Jolong-jolong (walk) in turns. 

I was able to catch three babies and help out with all of the mothers in some way. It was an intense and exhausting day. We all managed to eat and get short breaks. We worked together to make sure each mom had support when she needed it and to clean up, as we went.

These women are my friends and family in Bali.