The Journey Continues, that is the personal journey as well as hours on the bumpiest roads I have ever seen. I believe only a hovercraft can safely navigate the roads here. Regarding our personal journey and passion for the lost and the suffering we pray continuously "Lord what would you have us do"? We do have a vision, a plan we will share with all of you on our return, but we are seeking God's will, His plan not our own. My family can rest assured we don't feel called to Africa, but feel we can be used in so many ways back home doing his work. Not sure Jackie could take the laundry system anyway.
The Medical Staff presented what was on their heart today, encouragement, needs, and heartaches at lunch today. Their first request is prayer. So often in difficult situations we tend to say "well all we can do now is pray". This is our first resort not our last. The staff is under tremendous stress and can be discouraged when systems fail or patients come too advanced to treat. A 14 year old boy with a serious brain injury arrived at the hospital and required emergency surgery. Because there was only one Neurosurgeon available, his surgery was scheduled for the next morning. Unfortunately he passed on before morning. BethanyKids is stressed by its own success. Because of the treatment they provide, and the care given there is an ever increasing patient load.
This afternoon we visited Rift Valley Academy. RVA was established in 1905, the corner stone set by President Theodore Roosevelt. The school is a boarding school for missionary kids and provides a great environment and well rounded education. Graduates have been admitted to Service Academies and Ivy League schools such as Harvard and Yale. The campus setting, in spite of the baboons that met us at the gate, is beautifully located in the Great Rift Valley.
Tomorrow is our first visit to an African Church so we are looking forward to the fellowship time with the local folks and perhaps a unique worship service.
Please continue to pray for the work here and for us.
Gary & Jackie
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