I just got word from Thandie that two of our orphans are very ill. Cathreen M. and Owen K. both have Malaria (4 plus). This is the most severe and fatal form of Malaria in Malawi. They have each been given an anti-malaria shot and will receive another tomorrow. Please pray for these two precious children.
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Praise the Lord I was able to reach Thandie. Here is what she had to say:
Victoria is doing great! She suffered "tissue wounds" on her cheek and arm. Neither required stitches. The Lord has brought quick healing to her. She should have no long lasting injuries or problems as a result of the accident. Praise the Lord!
Victoria is such a beautiful young girl. She wins the heart of each and every visitor. I feel a special connection to her because she is half Portuguese just like me. Can't you see the resemblance!
Victoria is such a beautiful young girl. She wins the heart of each and every visitor. I feel a special connection to her because she is half Portuguese just like me. Can't you see the resemblance!
She had a weight check today and weighs 17 lbs. 1oz. She gained 4 pounds in the last month! She has gained 13 pounds in 4 months! Savannah-Hope is on antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection. She has a mighty cough, but Thandie says it is improving daily.
I asked Thandie for the name of the 17 year old boy I posted about yesterday. His name is Blessings. That is all Thandie could tell me before she broke down crying and said she didn't want to talk about it. Please pray f0r Blessings and his sisters.
Thandie said the accident that took place with the coaster bus yesterday on the way to school happened before the children were picked up, so the children were not actually in the bus during the accident. Nobody was injured.
Today Good Samaritan is being treated mosquitoes and other bugs that may be lurking around. Please continue to pray for God's supernatural mosquito net to cover the children and staff. Junior has fully recovered from his bout of Malaria. Currently we have no one suffering from this potentially fatal disease. Praise the Lord!! And WooHoo!
Please check back tomorrow. I have another post in the works.
5 comments:
chrissie,
I am from Bible Way in Milton,Fl.
Is there anything we can do to help Blessings and his sisters. Maybe send money and most importantly pray. Please let us know. Thank you
joannie
WOW!! Savannah is huge! What a precious baby. I hope her papers get there soon. ---Karen---
Joannie,
Thank you for commenting and for praying for Blessings. He can for sure use your prayers. Thandie is going to his village on Wed 1/30/08 to see first hand what is going on and how we can help. What we know now is that he is 17 and both of his parents have died. He was originally from Mulungi but is now staying in a village called Bangwe. He is caring for two younger siblings as well as a four year old niece.
We are trying to gather funds to purchase supplies for him. He looks as if he has been laying in water or wearing wet clothes for extended periods. Its the rainy season and he likely doesn't have adequate shelter. The supplies currently on our list: 4 blankets, 4 school uniforms, corn flour, soap, shoes, clothes. The supplies will be purchased in Malawi once the funds are raised.
If you wish to contribute please send a check to:
Victory World Outreach
C/O Victory Baptist Church
7808 Beulah Church Rd
Louisville, Kentucky 40228
Please write "supplies for Blessings" on the memo portion of the check.
Chrissie,
Thank you for your response. I will put this on our missions board for people to help. I will try to mail the money as soon as possible. I will also make the church aware of the container. We are praying.
Joannie
Chrissie,
Thank you for your response. I will put this on our missions board for people to help. I will try to mail the money as soon as possible. I will also make the church aware of the container. We are praying.
Joannie
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