Wednesday, July 6, 2011

News from the Serengeti

Serengeti is derived from the Maasai language, Maa; specifically, "Serengit" meaning "Endless Plains"

Margaux called me today from somewhere in the Serengeti. It's so amazing to me that she is able to call me from the middle of a remote area that has never had electricity. What's more amazing is that she met a 99 year old man that had never heard of God. Thanks to this awesome group of medical professionals, he has recieved medical care where normally there is none, and he had finally heard the word of God!!!

She comes home on Sunday, so hopefully there will be more to read in the coming week. Stay tuned...

Saturday, July 2, 2011

I don't know if I want to be poetic or just jump for joy at what we have seen or done. Last night we saw 11 albinos that live in fear of attack or kidnapping. They were seen in the evening at the hotel so that they were not out in the sun. They all have terrible vision and multiple skin problems both from the sun. They were all given new sunglasses, sunscreen and any meds that they needed. They all prayed with the pastors to become Christians. We are hoping that they will be able to attend the new church in this area. Today at the clinic we set up in a school yard we saw three additional albinos, one of which was a child. These people need all of our love and support to make a productive and happy life. Now they will experience life with God by their side.

Yesterdays village had a high number of elderly. Todays village had a great number of babies. It is interesting to see the demographic changes in different villages. I am still in love with all the babies. I offered to deliver a baby for a pregnant woman and she just laughed.

I have been able to give shoes to adults and children that have none, and have cuts or sores, through the generous donation of two people. You know who you are.

Tomorrow we will travel into the Serengeti and be going to four different villages and doing clinic. These places will be very remote and it will be interesting to see what is in store for us.

Thank you to everyone how made donations to assist with the costs of this trip. Also, thanks to everyone who has prayed and supported me through this journey of my life.

Blessing,
Margaux