Hi again:)
Well we had another very eventful week last week. You can never predict what the days will bring here! Ever!
I've had an amazing week though!
Monday we had a valentines party with the children at the open day centre which was so much fun. The kids had a talent competition/beauty pageant to see who would be mr and mrs valentine; and we got to judge. The kids loved it! Heidi preached as well which was really good.
Tuesday we just had a nice day playing games n singing with the kids (that was after getting 'lost-ish' on our way there; just got on the wrong jeepney, but managed to find our way - we're becoming more n more pro by the day haha).
Wednesday, a medically mission team called operation blessing came to odc for the day. They were a team of doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, pastors and lots more. We had bout 120 children come for a complete health check up. It was so busy! I was able to work on the pharmacy desk which was a challenge to say the least!!! Everything was in Tagalog and I was having to try n read the doctors atrocious handwriting and shorthand, and fill in forms, and give out the correct medicine! Don't actually know how I managed to do it to be honest. But it was an amazing day. Can't wait till I can be one of those doctors.
Heidi was on the counseling team and was able to pray with the children and speak to them openly about Jesus.
Thursday and Friday we spent time out on the streets! I was able to take the medical kit and do first aid while we were out! It was amazing! It was so needed because there was one girl who had wounds all over her legs and she had knocked a lot of them while we were there and was in a lot of pain. I was able to clean and dress the wounds but bless her, she was distraught! Thankfully Heidi cradled and calmed her while I did what I could. We felt everything with her! I'm so glad that I was able to do it though.
We also taught the kids a song and Heidi came up with a sermon on the spot. She's amazing at doing that!:)
It was one girls birthday and her sponsor had come from abroad to throw her a birthday party. There were games, songs, food, balloons:) it was lovely. She was so happy. She was 12 and had never had a birthday party before. I just wanted to cry when I heard that. It's amazing what we take for granted.
In the evening we went out on the streets again with Wilma and we were still out at 10pm. I was doing first aid in the dark! Was just an amazing experience!! That day has got to be one of the best days we've had.
I have finally become a victim of the dreaded head lice! Haha:) well maybe not so dreaded. I haven't had nits since I was at primary school! I have to say I'm surprised we haven't had them earlier. Went to get some treatment and a nit comb the other day - my hair has never been so soft in its life!!! Haha
Staying in the shalom has been very nice, but it's lovely to be back at Benitez now. Feels like we've moved back home.
Really don't want to leave this place. Can't believe that 28th february is approaching so fast. Please pray that we can enjoy our last week and not have the 'end date' hanging over us. We've got a lot more painting lined up for this week so please also pray that we will have enough time to finish it all.
Please also pray for the secondhand shop as it has just opened. (Heidi n I went to see it today and it looks very impressive.) Particularly for the boys working there, the next container shipment and for Sol as she continues to make important decisions.
Lots of love as always
Sarah xxxx
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Amazing how cool to get experience of the medical side of things and what an inspiration for you, you would think God had planned it! LOL.
It's great to hear about you going on the streets with Wilma that was were I connected the most, just amzing feeding people, praying telling bible stories and just being with the Kids and families. Wilmar is an awesome guy. Amazing you used first aid on the street with some in distress you will make a great doctor.
Thanks for the blogging is so good to hear what your doing, I know what you feel about not leaving, I can't imagine the tears that will be but will be praying that you can part with Joy not sadness, but for sure you'll leave behind a big peice of your heart in Kanlugan.
You are such an inspiration sarah, be blessed
mark H
Hi Sarah,
You have had another amazing week. Such fab opportunities and real front-line, real life stuff. Great for God's love to shine through you both and bless so many folks by being there. Operation blessing sounds as if it is just that!! Well done even attempting to read Tagalog doc handwriting!! How exciting to be a real part of that misson. You will make a very caring compassionate doctor!
We saw a programme on Sun night about driving a jeepney in Manila. Wow you are brave to hop on and off them in the crazy traffic, but great that your confidence is growing in the city.
Its so lovely to read your blogs, thanks for sharing from your heart.
Enjoy this week, bless & be blessed & prayers for you both, as you finish off this work for God.
You are both such treasures, love you lots & miss you both!!
Love & Prayers, Rachel xx
Hi Sarah. So proud of you, which brought us to tears! Really good to hear how God has been using your gifts to minister to those kids with your medical skills and knowledge, and they will never forget you and the love you've shown them. You'll make a a great doctor one day. God bless you and Heidi. Dave & Eileen xx
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