The day consisted of inventory of med equipment. Thank goodness I did this last year and could just take the list and then count how much has been used. The team that is hear consists of doctors and paramedics who are doing a tropical disease rotation. The paramedics go into places that are in crisis - Haiti, the psunami area, earthquakes, etc. Dr. G, there leader, is amazing. He has more degrees and experience than anyone I know. They all have their specialties and strong points and are here to learn more.
I went to Gabriel's house. I knew he was in Bor, but wanted to greet his wife, Mary, who just had a baby a few days ago. As I was walking up their path, Hok, their son, came to great me. He was carrying Lual, who must be 2 1/2 years old. They both are so cute and Lual was not afraid of me. Last year, in church, he saw me and started screaming. So I was so happy that he took right to me. I brought a soccer ball (thanks Worship Center kids at St. Paul's) and Hok and Lual had so much fun. Lual, for such a small guy, really kicked that ball! Aya came out also. She had on the same dress that I had given her last year and I could tell that Mary had sewed it many times. So I was so glad I took two new dresses to her. These dresses, two shirts for Lual and two shirts for Hok. All of these were donated by Fresh Produce, a clothing company (one of my favorites). My friend, Denise, use to work for them and she told them that I had some needs and they sent me many pieces of clothing. Thanks Fresh Produce!! I can't wait to show you all the pictures.
The kids look well and then so does Mary - especially for just giving birth. She said things have been difficult but that they are getting by. They had to send their cow and calf to the cattle camp because the Merle tribe has been stealing cattle in this area. This is an ongoing problem. Many people have fled to Bor for safety as there have been many raids in the last few weeks. It is an added expense for them to have their cows there. In spite of their condition, Mary was happy as ever, praising God for her good fortune of having another child, a boy. Incredible people. It was a fun visit and I was so happy to see the kids.
I am off to hit the sack. Love to all
C
I went to Gabriel's house. I knew he was in Bor, but wanted to greet his wife, Mary, who just had a baby a few days ago. As I was walking up their path, Hok, their son, came to great me. He was carrying Lual, who must be 2 1/2 years old. They both are so cute and Lual was not afraid of me. Last year, in church, he saw me and started screaming. So I was so happy that he took right to me. I brought a soccer ball (thanks Worship Center kids at St. Paul's) and Hok and Lual had so much fun. Lual, for such a small guy, really kicked that ball! Aya came out also. She had on the same dress that I had given her last year and I could tell that Mary had sewed it many times. So I was so glad I took two new dresses to her. These dresses, two shirts for Lual and two shirts for Hok. All of these were donated by Fresh Produce, a clothing company (one of my favorites). My friend, Denise, use to work for them and she told them that I had some needs and they sent me many pieces of clothing. Thanks Fresh Produce!! I can't wait to show you all the pictures.
The kids look well and then so does Mary - especially for just giving birth. She said things have been difficult but that they are getting by. They had to send their cow and calf to the cattle camp because the Merle tribe has been stealing cattle in this area. This is an ongoing problem. Many people have fled to Bor for safety as there have been many raids in the last few weeks. It is an added expense for them to have their cows there. In spite of their condition, Mary was happy as ever, praising God for her good fortune of having another child, a boy. Incredible people. It was a fun visit and I was so happy to see the kids.
I am off to hit the sack. Love to all
C
Go Denise!! oxox
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