Jolia, Baby Y & Brother A:
First and foremost – Jolia and Brother A know Jesus LOVES
them!! If you remember, Jolia was a devout Muslim. Through just going and doing what God calls
us all to do, Jolia felt and experienced the LOVE of Jesus and sought after
him. Today, she is attending an
underground church for Muslim converts. It
is difficult, as “coming out” can cause isolation and many other issues. But, when asked, Jolia – Do you know Jesus
loves you? She answered, “YES!”. When asked, “Jolia, does Brother A know Jesus
loves him?” She answered, “YES!”. Can you imagine being Dave & Ellen,
sitting with her that day she professed out loud to them…Jesus is her savior! Praise Jesus!!! More souls!
Baby Y. Baby Y is another spirit child. Unfortunately, medically it was discovered he
was born without a frontal lobe.
Although there is nothing that can be done for him medically, Jesus says
he was given life, so we are to stand in the gap and give him the opportunity
for life. And, as the earlier update on
the new baby, Baby J tells you…his story is his purpose! Right now, he is in the hospital, with
malaria. He started a new medicine
today, so hopefully he will be improving soon.
Brother A. Brother A, has been officially
diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis B. The
medicine he requires is very expensive, about $450/month, which he requires for
6 months. In addition to the medicine
need, he needs a doctor willing to administer and monitor his condition. Strangely enough, that is easier said than
found. Ideally, it would be better for a
local doctor, to allow Jolia and Brother A to go to the doctor on their own for
periodic appointments. However, no
doctors in reasonable distance have been willing to take on his case. Much prayer needed here! In addition to his medicine concerns, his
current physical condition is important.
Brother A travels VERY far back/forth by bicycle to school/home each
day. The doctor was concerned that although exercise is good, strenuous stress
on the liver is NOT good for him. Dave & Ellen have researched alternative transportation
and school options. What appears to be
the better option is to allow him to finish school this year at his current
school (in his last term of P6), paying for a taxi to transport him to/from
school each day (about $40/mo). Then,
next year have him start JSS (Junior High School) at a private school that has
a school bus pickup close by his home (about $250/year). We are praying for God’s direction &
guidance, provision. Jolia has her hands
full with two sick children right now.
The burden of a single mom, converted Muslim, in Northern Ghana with a
spirit child without a frontal lobe with malaria and an almost 12 year old with
chronic Hep B. But, it’s the times of
Acts – everything is possible through Jesus Christ and we are all in this together!
We are all praying and we are all standing in the gap for them.
Thank you Dave &
Ellen for being there, sharing your life and hearts!
Thank you for
keeping us updated when we can’t be there!
Thank you…for saying
YES and going! Thank you to your
families who miss you while you are gone!
I know it is a sacrifice, but they should know how thankful we are for
it is because you are there – because you said YES – these children are a part
of OSIF.
Thank you to all the
supporters and sponsors of the children and families. You have no idea what a difference you are
making the lives of these children.
And, if you made it through
all the updates…you deserve a medal! Let
me know and I’ll see what I can do to get you one!! LOL! I
know, little Miss Wordy here! But, hey…it’s
been awhile and there is a lot to share.
Our kids have a lot to share about their lives! Hugs and thank you!!!
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