Goodbyes are temporary

This week we had a child die who was in the Chips program and also heard that a dear friend back home in Little Rock died the same day. 

Sikkumbuzo was only 8 years old, had HIV, TB, and measles and had been sick for a long time. Please pray for his family, Mary, Jabulane, and us as he will be missed by everyone. Though it's difficult to see a child die, we are happy that he is with Jesus now. 

Our friend Nancy W. had been in poor health for a while but was a great prayer warrior on our behalf. We are happy and sad at her passing; happy that she has no more pain and is with the Lord but sad that we didn't get to say good bye. Please lift up her family at this time.

A Rock and a Baby

Mary and I (Jenn) went to see a young lady at Matatuka who was in labor. I told Mary that this lady needs to get to the hospital as soon as possible.  While we were waiting for her to get organised, the Swazi ladies were busy fussing around looking for a rock. I said to Mary, "We need to go now! Forget the rock!" Mary laughed and said they tie the rock around the abdomen and the baby won't be born until mom gets to the hospital. Well we blew that theory out of the water as the baby was born in the back of the Toyota Rav 4 on the way to the hospital!

Both mom and baby girl are well. 

Later, Darren (our supervisor) came over for lunch and after hearing the story said, "It's your fault for rushing them in choosing the rock!" This can only happen in Swaziland! 

This is Mary (with the vest) and two Chips patients. The Chips patients range in age from 0-70 years old. 

Meet Vusile

Vusile is a blind 4 year old boy who lives with his 70 year old father. Vusile has had a dislocated shoulder since the age of 2 months and his legs need to be straightened. Both the father and Vusile are not getting enough proper nutrition. His mother isn't in the picture. 

Vusile has a special place in our hearts and we see him often. 

Please join us in praying that we can find a baby walker for Vusile to scoot around with, that we can find an orthopedic surgeon who can help with his shoulder, and a physiotherapist who can help straighten his legs. Also please pray that God would draw both Vusile and his father to knowing Him, 

the one and only true Healer.