Prayer Requests

PLEASE PRAY 1. Today one of our surgeons learned that he has cancer. The details and prognosis surrounding his condition are not certain, but he will be leaving the ship, with his family, this weekend. Pray for his family, for relief from pain, and for increased faith in a very stressful time. Also, pray for wisdom for the hospital leadership and for more surgeons to volunteer. It is likely that we will have to cancel all the surgeries we had scheduled for this surgeon. He was planning on being here 6 months. Pray for the patients that were hoping to have surgery with him. 2. We need more volunteers for the ship. We are having to cancel surgeries because we are short on staff. Right now we really need Operating Room (OR) Nurses and Anesthesiologists. If you have ever had an itch or desire to step out of your comfort zone and do something crazy, let me know (although I think it is perfectly normal to be in Africa, paying to volunteer). We are accepting applications daily. The pay is non-existent, you will be challenged, but the benefits are out of this world (literally, your reward won't come until you reach heaven!) But, once you look into the eyes of a little child and hold them, knowing their life has forever been changed because of your service, it is all worth it. Please let your friends and family know about this need. No specific length of commitment is required (but, I must warn you, this place is addictive). 3. Safety for our crew and day volunteers. Although we are in a relatively safe area, there is always trouble and crime lurking around the corner. This past weekend one of our day volunteers & a good friend of mine, was attacked, robbed, and injured. He is okay, but he has a broken arm and his passport was stolen, along with some other personal items. Pray for him in his recovery. Pray specifically for our volunteers that work long hours and have to travel home after dark. Thanks!