Sometimes there are unplanned missions

“We care for orphans not because we are rescuers but because we are the rescued.” -David Platt.

Because we are so blessed to have had God save us that we feel compelled to save others, not because we are something, but because sometimes we can do something

Trisha is pictured visiting Lucie in Western Kenya at her home in Bumamu Village in Butere, Kakamega County. Because of her small stature, we thought that 12-year old Lucie was 12-months old. But they reassured us that she was 12-years old. At 11 kg (24 pounds) we were very concerned and she also could not talk or walk and sat listless the entire time of our visit.

Dr. Murilla took over and managed Lucie’s care, teaming up with several doctors, pharmacists and a physical therapist. She told us that when Lucie was around 5-years old she either had meningitis or cerebral malaria. This, combined with malnutrition has led to the downfall in her health. She also had some type of abdominal infection which made it difficult for her to eat and also was suffering from seizures in which she had several at the hospital. I asked Dr. Murilla if she thought Lucie would ever talk or walk. She said that was not sure but that for now, they were focusing on putting weight on and gaining some strength in her muscles.

After two weeks at the hospital, Lucie was able to walk for short distances and she weighed over 16 kg (35 pounds). We are thankful to have found her in the village to be able to get her some help and also thankful to Paul for providing assistance and for the many people in the US who donated some money in order to pay for her hospital bill. God is good!