It’s been an interesting week since I returned from my long trip to Cape Verde and Senegal.
When I arrived at home, I found out that Rosaline, Moise’s wife, had been staying at our house since last Monday—almost two weeks. She had been having false labor. Sonya took her to the doctor and then offered for her to stay at our place while the doctors determined why she was having contractions. Sonya took Rosaline to the doctor several times over the past week. The doctor said the baby could arrive at any time.
We’ve learned a lot about Rosaline and Benin, and Rosaline has learned a lot about us and Americans. It has been time and effort well spent. Finally, on Tuesday we had to go to Lome, Togo to renew my visa. We returned on Thursday evening and Rosaline came back over.
Yesterday Rosaline went to the doctor for a check-up. Last night she was pretty quiet. Then, last night around 2:30 a.m. it was time. Sonya took Rosaline to the clinic. Around 4:00 a.m. Sonya returned. Then, around 11:30 a.m. Sonya called. Rosaline gave birth to a little girl. Sonya called Moise and then me. No details yet, it literally occurred during the last half-hour.
Blessings from Benin,
Matt
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