Sunday, October 21, 2007

This, that and the other

Greetings everybody!
 
I know that I have been a complete slacker and haven't emailed you all since I got back from the trip with my sister... I still promise to write about the last 2 months!  But for now, I have a few praise items and prayer needs to share with you.
 
Praise:
  • The trip with my sister and brother-in-law went very well.  It was a wonderful time of rest and relaxation that was definitely needed.  They made it home with all luggage in tow last week.
  • Dr. Rob went on a 2 week hunting trip with a buddy from Canada and his son, Luke.  They had a great time (shot quite a bit of game in the process) and made it back safely tonight.
  • My sister-in-law had her baby!  My new nephew Kaiden was born last week.  I don't know any of the details yet, but I got a couple of photos and he is beautiful!  (I'm not biased!!!) CONGRATULATIONS to Reed & Trish!!!
  • My two new (almost) roommates, Lauren and Janeen (both pharmacists from Canada), climbed Mt Kilimanjaro without any problems and will be coming to join us here in Namibia this week.  (Please pray for their safe travel and that their bags will arrive along with them!!)
Prayer needs:
  • My step-mom, Robin, has had on-going health problems.  Last week the specialists in Albuquerque told her that they could no longer help her...  So yesterday her and my dad flew to Seattle to see some specialists there.  Please pray for the wisdom of the doctors in figuring out a definitive diagnosis and that they will have a suitable treatment.
  • Ursula, one of Alisa's friends, is going through a divorce.  On Thursday her husband told her to be out of the house by noon...  Her and the 2 children stayed with Alisa while Rob was gone, and now they are staying with me.  Knowing that things weren't going well she actually rented an apartment in Windhoek when she was there a few months ago, so she is only staying with me for a week until she can make her way to Windhoek.  The children are of course very confused and hurting, though Ursula herself seems to be doing ok.  Please pray for Alisa and me as we minister to her and the children in this difficult time. 
  • Getting back into the routine at work has been difficult this last week.  To be honest, it feels like culture shock all over again!!!  Please pray for patience and compassion as I transition back into work. 
  • I found out today about two deaths that really shocked, surprised and saddened me.  One is a girl, Esther, that has been our patient for many, many months off and on.  When she first came to us she was severely underweight and anemic.   After being placed on TB treatment (and a few blood transfusions) she had improved immensely.  Even though she had improved she had a lot of lung complications from the TB and had been going to see specialists in Windhoek on a regular basis.  I have no idea what happened, but last month she went to Windhoek again and never returned...  She was such a sweet girl and would take my (or Sarah's) hand and just follow me (or her) around the hospital.  The news of her death breaks my heart..  Please pray for continued strength as I deal with the deaths of these beautiful children.
Thanks in advance for your love, support and prayers!
love and hugs,
kimmie
 
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