And just as you think this year is finished it throws
you a curveball just to make its stand for a last time. It started with
Toinette riding her bike and it broke badly, then me riding my friend’s bike in
Phnom Pehn and it break badly as well and then my truck broke this morning and
it will cost an arm and a leg to fix, all that before Christmas. O, how happy
and blessed we are to be joyful in this season of peace. Suzaan is back from
Vietnam and we need to arrange a set of new plans to make the most of our time
together.
We went to Thor Piang Rosey for a medical as well as
into the jungle to give some meds to people. While there something amazing happens.
A while ago my friend Curtis gave the lady of the shop a small Audio Bible. She
got this out and put it on the table and played the message. Here it is the
following in my friend’s words ( thanks Manoj).
“Zoom into the photo and look in the
green circle..that’s a solar MP3 player playing khmer audio bible..new people
are listening to the gospel while coming for health checkup..I had goose bumps
coz the lady who is sitting and facing the people is sharing her testimony of
how much this message has changed her life. Her family goes to sleep listening
to the Bible until the power runs out.
People who were listening to the message were shocked by what they were
hearing of a God who created them and loves them..2 people were comparing it to
their own beliefs and faith and contrasting the message ‘our whole community
needs to hear this..this will change our lives, it gives us hope..this is a
message of peace and love..
Can we have an audio bible right
now...sadly we didn’t have any on this trip...next time!!”
Please pray for the people in Rum Jopon. It is now
10 years that we are going there and help the people. Like Manoj say:” with
every person that hears the Gospel, a 1000 small acts of mercy need to be done
beforehand in order for someone to come to that.” Praise God for these
people that go most of the Sundays on their bikes about 5 hours away to a
church. We asked my friend about the church and learned that they are going to
a real solid based church. God is good.
Twans sharing about Health Talk last Saturday: There
were 13 moms waiting for me this Saturday afternoon. They are becoming familiar
and comfortable with us and each other and it is special to see them visiting
with each other and asking each other about their children and lives. The moms
asked that I talk about cough and cold as so many of them have or had it this
past month. I started to teach about Vit C and how it can help our bodies fight
disease. Explained over and over, gave examples of fruits and veg rich in Vit C. Then afterwards
said the 2nd most important thing is to drink lot of water. So after all that teaching asked them What is
2 of the things we should do when we have a cold. A blank look from most of the
moms greeted me. One brave soal then said “ I know, go to the pharmacy !”
Reminded them about Vit C. Then asked about the 2nd important thing
to do while pointing to the water bottle to give a hint as to what I want for
an answer. The very enthusiastic answer “ Eat mango”. OK let’s start the whole
teaching all over again ……. . Most of the moms can’t read or write and have had
very little school but they are good moms, wanting to learn and help their
children. It is an honour spending time with them. We invited them to our River
of Life Christmas Party. Please pray for the 2 Christmas parties this Sunday,
Mighty Kids in the morning and church in the afternoon. Many people were
invited. Please pray as both celebrations will share to gospel and the story of
Jesus.
Uncle Derrick Conry had a big operation this last
week. Pray for him as he recovers.
Dec.11
Hello dear friends, Today started early
and ended late, but what a success the day has been.
We walked to the hospital for the 6.3am
start. The paperwork, shaving, washing
and other prep work work was completed by 7.30 when he was taken to the
operating theatre.When Prof McGiffin spoke to us this morning he said that they
would also be doing a bypass in his heart artery (that they had previously
opened by ballooning.) as it still showed narrowing. The vein will be taken from his leg.
The body was cooled for the whole
procedure, and a heart/lung machine took over pumping the blood esp to the
brain.
Incision down the sternum and then
clearing the pulmonary arteries. A slow
process. If you want to know more check
out this short YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opH7efa5Syw
Before they could close his chest, they
needed to wait for the blood clotting process to kick in as there was still a
lot of seepage. Finally at 4.15pm they
could end the op.
He stayed in recovery for a long while,
and only at 6.45pm was I able to see him settled in ICU. He will stay sedated for a day or two. He looked very peaceful and his colour was
good.
Tubes giving him oxygen, a drip
replacing the fluids lost during the op.
medication to keep him sedated, and a bit to keep his heart rate
good. And a drain.
Dec.12
A good report to share. Derrick has been
moved to a general ward. Most of his
drainage tubes have been removed, plus his feeding tube. He is still dozing off
a lot of the time, but is clear headed when he is not asleep. They are keeping
an eye on his kidney function.
Still on drips for pain and hydration. He
has been up in a chair, and will be taken for his first walk tomorrow.
Dec.17
The great 'celebration' is on. Derrick is moving from the hospital to the
hotel tomorrow.
Then we have a couple of trips to the
hospital for blood tests, then a final appointment with Prof McGriffin on
Friday 28th December. Our flight back to Hobart is booked for our return on
Saturday 29th December !!!!!!!
The prof is very pleased with Derrick's
speedy progress and is confident that there will not be any problems. He will
need to continue taking Warfarin.
These next two weeks will be filled with
increasing the distance that Derrick can walk, and hoping that his appetite
will return. Getting home should also
help with that.
Thank you everyone who has walked with
us through our medical adventure. Thank
you for your prayers. God has been so
faithful, not only with Derrick's care, but his amazing care of me too.
Derrick will be home for his birthday
and we will enjoy special time with Jayne on her fleeting visit.
Thank you for faithfully praying for us throughout
this year. Please do not stop now as we are not finished with this year, not
even by a long shot. If we do not communicate again with you, we want to wish
you all a Blessed Merry Christmas that only our Saviour can give you, and a
Happy New Year.
Love as always
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