Wednesday

Today was a really emotional day for some of our team. Bill and Cynthia talked this morning with some women living in desperation and despondency. One woman, Alice, brought her twin 6 year olds to see the doctors. One of the twins has cerebral palsy and perhaps cystic fibrosis. Alice shared with Cynthia that she wanted to thank us for having the clinic. As they talked, she mentioned that their family eats only every other day. Alice was an orphan herself, and she admitted that nothing in her life has been easy. She asked Cynthia, “Why has God forsaken me?” Please say a prayer for Alice and her sons.

During the afternoon, one woman walked up to Cynthia and said, “I don’t know Jesus.” They were able to talk with her, and she accepted Christ. Two women made that decision today: Dorcas and Domiana.

The medical and dental teams worked hard today, and we faced that common challenge of having far more people seeking help than we could see. The fact that its been a common challenge doesn’t make it any easier—particularly for the desperate moms wanting help for their sick children! The doctors and nurses did a great job today, working a very long day and seeing all that we possibly could.

The VBS went much more smoothly today. We’ve really been able to build on relationships from last year and bond more closely with the children.

Tomorrow is our last day of the clinic, so please pray for strength, energy, a great capacity to love these people.

Blessings,
Jeff