Friday, July 13, 2007

You've come a long way baby!


Last time I was here I did a medical clinic with Teresa. We went to Makhoweni, and the clinic literally consisted of a long line of people at the door of Dudu’s house. Teresa stood in the door and saw each patient. I stood at a scale that we’d brought along and weighed each child. Then Teresa would diagnose each problem and shout to Darren who was acting as pharmacist in the living room. He would dispense the cough syrup, de-worming pills, bap ointment, painkillers etc. IT wasn’t fancy but I know it made a difference to those who were helped that day.
Well today I went with Teresa again to Makholweni, to the same area, where a clinic has now been built! It is bright and cheery with pale yellow walls and peach doors. The rooms are painted with butterflies and flowers! And it’s a proper clinic now, with a waiting room, and single rooms for the patients to be seen. Off to the side is a pharmacy where patients can get their medicine before leaving.
Oh it was so cool to see how things have changed for the better, and how these children are still being provided for.
Thank you Teresa, Abraham, and all of the teachers who brought the kids in need, for the ministry you do!

1 comment:

Jennifer said...

Praise the Lord!!!