Monday, 22 July 2013
Heart kids heading to Moresby
I just received word that Melendi and Kondo have qualified for surgery by Open Heart International. Airlines PNG is booking their tickets to Port Moresby as I type. Thank you for praying for these precious kiddos! Please continue to do so as they travel tomorrow and have their procedures in the next week.
Saturday, 20 July 2013
Strength of my heart
With Dr. Susan on her way to the U.S. for home assignment, I have once again taken over responsibility for the Kudjip heart kids. Perhaps you remember some of the stories from two years ago: Maryanne, Princess Romania, Konde.
This year we have 6 children with congenital heart defects who will be going down to Lae for screening. Those who are candidates for surgery will fly on to Port Moresby for care by Open Heart International (formerly Operation Open Heart). The procedures will be done late July to early August.
In preparation for their journey, I saw two of our heart kids in clinic this week.
Melindi is about two years old. She has a patent ductus arteriosus, or PDA. She was screened by the OHI team last year and was referred on to Port Moresby for surgery. Unfortunately the team ran out of time to do her procedure. Hopefully she will be a candidate for this year!
Konde is 7 years old. He has also made a previous trip to Port Moresby; he had a procedure done by OHI in 2011. His complicated heart condition requires a second surgery. So we are praying that this time around he will be completely healed.
Please pray for our kiddos--for safe travels, that they will qualify for surgery, and that the Lord will bring healing to their broken hearts. Airlines PNG has so graciously agreed to provide free tickets for the patients and one parent from Lae to Port Moresby, and then home again to the highlands. Once we know which children are being referred on for surgery, I will be working with the airline to make travel arrangements. Pray that everything goes smoothly!
This year we have 6 children with congenital heart defects who will be going down to Lae for screening. Those who are candidates for surgery will fly on to Port Moresby for care by Open Heart International (formerly Operation Open Heart). The procedures will be done late July to early August.
In preparation for their journey, I saw two of our heart kids in clinic this week.
Melindi is about two years old. She has a patent ductus arteriosus, or PDA. She was screened by the OHI team last year and was referred on to Port Moresby for surgery. Unfortunately the team ran out of time to do her procedure. Hopefully she will be a candidate for this year!
Konde is 7 years old. He has also made a previous trip to Port Moresby; he had a procedure done by OHI in 2011. His complicated heart condition requires a second surgery. So we are praying that this time around he will be completely healed.
Please pray for our kiddos--for safe travels, that they will qualify for surgery, and that the Lord will bring healing to their broken hearts. Airlines PNG has so graciously agreed to provide free tickets for the patients and one parent from Lae to Port Moresby, and then home again to the highlands. Once we know which children are being referred on for surgery, I will be working with the airline to make travel arrangements. Pray that everything goes smoothly!
"My flesh an my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
~ Psalm 73:26
Thursday, 18 July 2013
Auntie Margaret's 50th anniversary
Margaret Mugang, or "Auntie Margaret" as so many affectionately call her, is the head nurse in the operating theater at Nazarene Hospital. And her position is well-earned... she has served here more than 30 years now!
Last weekend Margaret celebrated her 50th anniversary a.k.a. birthday. Friends and family gathered at her home place of Gunga Village. Of course no celebration in PNG would be complete without a program! Several students from the college of nursing lead the group in worship. Pastor Philip shared some scripture. Dr. Jim thanked Margaret for her years of service at Kujip. A mumu feast was laid out for all the guests to eat more than their fill. Somehow we still had room for cake and ice cream :).
Auntie Margaret is a tireless servant, champion of the Gospel, prayer warrior, friend of missionaries, and so much more. What a joy to celebrate her life!
Last weekend Margaret celebrated her 50th anniversary a.k.a. birthday. Friends and family gathered at her home place of Gunga Village. Of course no celebration in PNG would be complete without a program! Several students from the college of nursing lead the group in worship. Pastor Philip shared some scripture. Dr. Jim thanked Margaret for her years of service at Kujip. A mumu feast was laid out for all the guests to eat more than their fill. Somehow we still had room for cake and ice cream :).
Auntie Margaret is a tireless servant, champion of the Gospel, prayer warrior, friend of missionaries, and so much more. What a joy to celebrate her life!
"The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree,
they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;
planted in the house of the Lord,
they will flourish in the courts of our God.
They will still bear fruit in old age,
they will stay fresh and green,
proclaiming, "The Lord is upright;
He is my rock, and there is no wickedness in Him."
~ Psalms 92:12-15
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