Since I last wrote about our dear friend, Madame Phito, she has been to two different hospitals. The one simply told her that there is nothing to do and sent her home. The other one kept her a few days and did a biopsy. She is to return there Feb 15 for the biopsy results. One way or another her prognosis isn't good at all humanly speaking.We have been going to change her dressing on the affected area almost every day, until the last little bit another nurse is doing it sometimes. Consequently we are getting to know the family! The two oldest children are girls, ages approximately 12 and 14. Next is a boy about 10 and then the youngest a 2 year old boy. Frè Phito, her husband, drives a van taxi so he's gone from early morning to later afternoon/evening. It's been a privilege getting to know them. They are a very sweet family, and I can't imagine the daily struggle and pain of what they are facing. It's hard enough just looking on knowing there is nothing we can do but easy the discomfort.
Here is a pic of the 2 year old from yesterday! I think someone just gave him this hat, and he seemed quite happy with it!
Sometimes we've gone to the local hospital with her to do the dressing so we have more instruments and supplies. Over the holidays, that proved very interesting as the hospital was poorly staffed. One day we found no doctor in the ER so ended up putting in an IV and doing 2 stitch jobs. Another time there was no doctor or nurse in the maternity ward, and we cut the cord for a newborn baby and helped a bit until things were under control! The need for quality medical care is so great!
A little boy we stitched in the ER
The doctors, Males and Felix
The newborn we got to assist with
Please continue to pray for Madame Phito and the family. They are strengthened knowing many are praying for them. Also pray for us as we en devour to serve and bless others as God would have us!
