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Thuli, a woman in her 40's, has been in the Chips program for a while since she has HIV. She had been employed at a care point as a preschool teacher but was dismissed in January due to budget cuts. The HIV has been affecting her brain causing her to wander around Maphiveni half-dressed, filthy, and malnourished. A couple of weeks ago, she made several trips to the river to try and kill herself. Fortunately, each time she was prevented from doing so. After a Chips meeting, we were able to get her family and the church involved with her care and brought her back to her family's homestead.
It is such a sad situation. We know that Thuli is a believer. The only thing we can do when we feel so powerless to help is lean on the Lord Jesus to work out the situation. Please pray for Thuli, that God would continue to protect her, heal her and be her strength and comfort.
We are seeing that HIV affecting the patient(s) mentally is an increasing problem in Swaziland and there just aren't the facilities to deal with this problem. Please continue to pray for wisdom and guidance for us as we deal with these patients.
P.S. - If you want to support our ministry, the fastest way is to make an Online Donation via www.WorldOutreach.org
Go to "Donate" and select our name, Stephens, Ian and Jenn SWAZILAND. The system can process USA and International cards.
Or simply mail your gift to World Outreach Ministries, PO Box B, Marietta, GA 30061 and designate for Ian and Jenn, Fund Code #97.
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