Revelation 4:11 - “You are worthy, our Lord and God,to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”
During our morning visit to BethanyKids hospital we were able to meet many mothers and especially all the beautiful little children. Chaplain Mercy introduced us to each of them and we were able to hold or caress these beautiful children of God. At the end of our visit to the different wards the mothers sang to us of Gods love and how he cares for us.
It was lunch time, so the mothers were fed a cup of gruel made of corn meal in the primitive kitchen. This is said to be the most nutritious meal they receive even at home. We can't say enough about Mercy, the hospital chaplain and her love for Christ and desire to see all those who come to the hospital to accept Christ as their savior. She provides a bible for each mother and meets with them to make sure they stay in the work and serve their Savior.
As we were leaving the hospital there was a young single mother about 20 years old that was waiting to meet with a hospital representative. Her baby had received surgery for hydrocephalus and spina bifida. Here hospital bill was about $800 and she had no money to pay, or family to help here. It is likely the Neurosurgery scholarship fund will pay part or all of the bill and assist her in returning to her village. There were approximately 70 women and babies on the ward today, some may not last through the week and most are not able to pay for their medical bills. Often the will sell an animal, or a piece of land, or even an entire village will join together to try to help them. It is heart wrenching to see these beautiful people already in poverty loose all they have to save these little ones.
Tomorrow morning we visit Joy Town.
Gary & Jackie
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