home at last

It feels great to be home again but it was also hard to leave because there is still so much need in Zambia!!! I feel so blessed to have be a part of this team. The things we saw there is unbelievable. It does make you thankful for all we have. The people & kids there are so special. They were so grateful for ANY care we could give. Some adults would patiently await their turn for a chance to see the doctors if time & meds allowed; they could be there ALL day long but never complained. I think about the times I get frustrated when I have to wait over 30 minutes!! This has been a very humbling experience.
One of my hardest days was when a 10 years old was brought in near death and Pat told the mother she needed more than we could possibly do & we would take them to the hospital but the mother chose to take the girl home & wait for the father to take them instead. She a had an illness that would be fatal sooner or later. I wanted it to be much later. The mother put her on her back & carried her away. As someone in the medical profession and a mom it was hard to step back & respect the mom's wishes and their culture. But sometimes all you can do is pray for the whole family.
God was at work in so many ways there.
I wish all of you could have the same experience we did. Floods, mud, lack of technology and all!!! But most of all the love & gratitude of these wonderful people in Zambia. Zoe is doing so much for the children of Africa and needs our continued prayers & support. Thanks again to all who supported us in so many different ways and helped show God's love to so many. Shirley