I hope things are going well in Wooster, we are doing well in Bangui. Everyone is healthy and getting over jet lag. We spent part of our day preparing to go up country by going through many trunks taking inventory of supplies we will need. It is a challenge to think of everything we might need and make sure everything works. We also started working on a door for the Orphan care center wood shop. We took measurements and started cutting and welding the steel frame. We took a break for lunch but the power went out so we couldn't do anymore welding for the rest of the day. Welcome to life in Bangui!!!We learned today that one of the orphans died. The child's name was N. She was sponsored by someone in North Carolina. Her story is too typical but painful nevertheless. She and her sister are in the ICDI orphan care system but were cared for by her biological mother because the father had died. Evidently, N has been sick for a couple weeks but her mother refused to take Nancy to the hospital because she said she couldn't afford the taxi ride(it probably would cost her under a dollar, maybe even thirty cents).
The staff from ICDI pleaded with her to take the child in offering to pay for her ride but she refused. They made repeated attempts but were rejected each time. If you are wondering, they can't force her. The ICDI staff is devastated by this news and are grieving themselves. They pour their lives into these kids and it hurts that they couldn't save N. Please pray for this situation, and for the notification of the sponsor. This gives you a glimpse of the struggles of life and ministry here. The good news is that even in the face of such a human tragedy, we know that N. is with Jesus today because of this ministry.
We will be leaving to go to Pama on Sunday so I will try to get another email out before we leave.Hey Ivanildo, I am using a wireless Internet connection which I can access from the Baptist compound. It is a great improvement!!!
Thank you for all your support.
God Bless,
Tim
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