Update

Faith and Joy

Thandie has been very busy with the needs of the Good Samaritan Children’s Home. I am thankful that she was able to check-in with Faith and Joy’s nannies and report to me their progress. Thandie states that both girls are weak and very ill. However, they are starting to see some improvements. Faith is still suffering the effects of Malaria and is not a fan of her quinine treatment. She puts up quite a fight when it is time for her medication. She has not appetite and has to be hand fed. Joy is suffering from severe night sweats. She will be tested for Tuberculosis in the next couple of days. Both girls are scheduled to have a thorough medical exam on Saturday 1/24/09. The girls will respond to the staff questions by nodding and shaking their heads but are still refusing to speak. Both girls are speaking fluently and intelligibly to each other.

Today Joy was heard telling Faith “look the water is coming from up, how is the water coming from up? Its not coming from down”. She has never seen a water faucet before and is intrigued by the water coming out from “up”. So cute!

Thandie is pleased with the care the nannies are providing to Joy and Faith. We are very thankful to the Lord for providing the right ladies for this delicate and special job.

Other News:

On Wednesday our tailor, Mr. Banda died after battling a 2 month long illness.

The majority of the children at Good Samaritan are feeling better. Simion is still complaining of back pain and suffering high fevers. Peace is recovering from Malaria. She tried to go to school today, but was sent home early due to vomiting. Thandie injured her toe when a heavy object fell on it. Brother Fullford and his daughter Elizabeth are suffering from the flu/virus that has been spreading through Good Samaritan.

Brother Chuck Miller from Florida will be traveling to Malawi next week and will be there for two months. Please pray for travel safety for him as well as protection from illness. He is transporting a couple of items for Faith and Joy in his already jammed-packed luggage. Thank you, Brother Chuck!

Thank you for your continued prayers.