Sat. Dec 13th
This is our last day at the clinic, leaving is bittersweet. Of course, I look forward to seeing my family and friends, yet I have made new ones here. Also, it feels as if we have not done enough, that there are things unfinished. Samy, the 8 year old boy who we referred to HEAL Africa for surgery on his bilateral club feet, will he get his surgery and recover well? Chobole, the 7 year old girl that I accompanied to HEAL Africa yesterday with an intestinal perforation from Typhoid fever, will she live? Will the fighting, raping, and looting end?
(8hours later)
We have just finished our time at the clinic. Today I accompanied a man to HEAL Africa hospital from the clinic. Upon arriving, as we pulled through the gates, I saw the mother of Chobole, she died this morning at about 1 am. Ten hours had past but still the family was there. They had no money to transport the body or for a funeral. This family had fled from Masisi to Goma ecuasde of the war, and now they have lost their 7 year old daughter. Thankfully, we were able to provide them with funds. I pray chobole's sweet soul is at peace, no more suffering for that precious girl and that her mohter's broken heart will someday mend.
Mungu akubariki-
Lisa
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Chobole, I have no doubt, is in the arms of Jesus. Maybe talking with Diana, who knows? What strikes me about Africa and the wonderful work Lisa has been doing is bringing to light this little girl's story which is one of thousands which do not get noticed at all. Two days ago my sister's funeral was packed to the walls with people in suits and ties and after we celebrated her life we ate a banquet of food. Thousands of children die horrible deaths each day and hardly anyone grieves for them. Yet God loves each one of them as much as He loves me. To offer the love of Christ to a waiting world and honor God's children in life and in death is what Lisa is doing and what is more needed.
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