A few updates and prayer requests

A couple of updates:

Maria is recovering well from her surgery and is still at the hospital.

Jabu is on week 4 of her treatment and is fairly well. She was sick last week but seems to have recovered.

Vusile is doing fine and was quite the happy boy the last time we saw him.

Khomba: We have tested over 40 people at this settlement for HIV. About half have tested positive for HIV and we have been busy transporting patients to the Good Shepherd Hospital and getting them started on ARV's. The   stable patients have been transfered to the clinic in Vulvulane for care. That transition has been going well.

Crossroads is on hold until September 11 as the children are on a school break.

Maphiveni: This past Friday we started our public health meetings in Maphiveni. There were 8 people in attendance and we were able to discuss obstacles they have blocking them from reaching their dreams/goals for life.

Baby Lato is about 9 months old and isn't doing well. She is HIV+ and was just recently approved for food aid. Please pray that the treatments would work and that she wouldn't suffer the effects of malnutrition.

Another prayer request is for Jabu #2 (there are a lot of Jabu's around here). She is sick with HIV and needs treatment, but is having a hard time to admit to her friends and neighbors that she is HIV+ in order to get treatment. Jabu #2 has many children that she is having a hard time providing for.

The minibus that Chips uses, to transport patients to and from the hospital, is in the shop needing a lot of repairs. Please pray that this would be fixed quickly and within our budget. It's been difficult to be without a large vehicle and we have had to get creative with our transportation needs.

We thank you for your prayers on these matters and would love to hear how we can pray for you.
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