Friday "we planned” a low key day and a nice lunch and fellowship with a pastor friend. Reality was a bit different. We had a good morning of processing our visit to the Genocide Museum and reflecting on the people of Rwanda and what they must have experienced.
We went to lunch with Pastor Hesby and John wasn’t feeling very well. He felt a bit dizzy so we took him to the King Faisal Hospital to get checked out. It turns out he has a stomach bug and they wanted him to be admitted so they could give him some IV antibiotics and get his blood pressure better, it was a little low. He is getting excellent care by one of the best doctor’s of internal medicine in Rwanda. God is good. And thanks to Eric at the PEACE office who arranged for his care and knows everyone at the hospital. Moses, Eric and Jean Pierre from the PEACE office have been amazingly helpful and everyone here is so supportive.
John is feeling much better and as the doctor put it this morning, “on the road to recovery”. Funny, I think I’ve heard that somewhere before.
We have gotten quite the education on the Rwanda health care system. For example, we had to pay a deposit of about $10 for them to treat John in the emergency room. Interesting when you consider that much of the population of Rwanda lives on less than $1 a day.
Our trip plans have changed somewhat (ha ha). We stayed in Kigali (the capital) instead of going to Gitarama yesterday (Saturday) as planned. We were scheduled to attend church there but instead we read scripture in John’s hospital room this morning. The “new plan” is for Dave to stay in Kigali with John and Jean Baptiste and I will travel to Gitarama (1 ½ hour drive) early tomorrow morning to hold a 2 day follow up seminar for churches that have been through previous CR trainings. When John is strong enough, he and Dave will join us for the other planned seminar to teach new churches in Kibuye how to start CR.
We are all learning a new definition of being flexible. We know God is in control and will use this for His glory, but we don’t have to like it. :-)
Please pray for complete healing for John and for Dave and I as we continue to adjust to God’s plans. Pray for John's family to have peace to know that he is in God's hands. Pray for safe travels for Jean Baptiste and I as we go to Gitarama and teach the follow up seminar Monday and Tuesday.
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God is good and I know He is in control. I am praying for all of you, for the Doctor, and those at the PEACE Office. For Linda, too. Lessons learned on mission are incredible, and as you said, you don't have to like it, but they are invaluable. You are all an inspiration.
ReplyDeletePraise God! I'm so glad to hear you are on the mend Dad/Papa! We are all praying for you (Butch included) and I have many friends and their churches and families praying for you too! Never a dull moment with you Dad! As Bob Newhart would say "Stop It" "Don't Do That Anymore" LOL!! J/K! Keep getting better and know that we Love You Very Much, and are praying Lots!!!
ReplyDeleteGod's plan sometimes has bumps and valleys so we can appreciate the occasional smooth road ahead. Keep your eyes on the prize Dad!
Love and Miss You!
Jen, Paul, Parker, Lucas, Sarah Jean, and JoeJoe :)
I am very proud of all of you for being so flexible and listening to where God has directed your efforts. I remember when John come up with a wonderful one day teaching about CR, he even burned the midnight oil to get it right. We arrived at our location, met all the attendees, threw out John's plan and did it God way. WOW, what at great training that was. I am sure you are all being used and touching lives of our friends in Africa where ever God has put you. Keep up the good work, I am praying for God's will to be done. Love Paul (Paulo)
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