Salem is very busy treating very ill people who have waited too long before seeking medical treatment. Partly for cultural reasons; they seek an herbal cure or a spell from a fetish doctor first. Partly because of finances. Of course there is no such thing as health insurance and unless it is a life-threatening emergency the family, the family must bring payment with the patient. The charges are miniscule by our standards but substantial amounts to these people. It seems harsh at times to demand payment from such poor people when this work is being done in the name of Jesus and yet the hospital needs these small fees in order to continue to treat the sick and pay the Togolese employees. It is not an easy thing.
Stuff of Life - A cargo container from the U.S. arrived on Wednesday. The missionaries were as excited as kids at Christmastime; it's all they could talk about. Everyone crowded around the container doors with their lists in hand of the expected/hoped for goods. Out came medical supplies and equipment, 2 operating tables, a desk, mattresses, lots of toilet paper, big tubs of laundry detergent, cases of Crisco, computer parts and paper, 2 boxes of Icy Pops, and finally a John Deere tractor. Some needs. Some wants. Things to make this place feel like home for the missionaries.
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ReplyDeleteHope all is well and you're stamina is still good. I imagine it will be difficult to leave but just think.. Paris is waiting for you! Today, Jack and Bari Norden visited. Jack's in town on business. Pat has some good days but basically time is getting close. Kara and kiddos will leave Sunday after a week of "play" with nana. I'll be leaving for California next Sunday for a week. Miss you... God bless, Judy