He Still Loves Us

If He promises us that He will renew our strength, He must have known we’d walk through seasons of exhaustion and weariness. If He asks us to surrender and trust, He must have known that we’d walk through seasons of immense struggle and/or disbelief. If He encourages us to not fear the valleys nor the … Read more

Grace

”So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.“ ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬  May we be loving and grace filled towards ourselves and every one whom we encounter this week. As life continues to change … Read more

Darkest Valley

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23:4‬ In our darkest moments, in our lowest times, when fear begins to creep in, may we rest in the Truth that God is near us. … Read more

Protection in the Chaos

“Jesus replied, …‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭12:30-31 In current times of great pain, war, uncertainty and loss, may we remember that we have a God who is unafraid to walk into the mess, pain and chaos of the lost and weary. May we take His example … Read more

Showing Up in Hardships

“Your tender heart is not a liability or immaturity. Your tender heart is a holy place where God show you his face.” – K.J. Ramsey When times are hard and our hearts feel tender, may we be reminded that we have a God who shows up for us in both our hardships and our joys … Read more

Wednesday, January 10th

Wednesday, January 10th Yesterday I went to the orphanage at Fonelisco that Belle went to the previous day. They have around 50 children there, from ages about 5-17. The kids there are very sweet, divided into two houses of girls and boys. The administration staff work very well with the children. The children have a … Read more

Monday, January. 8th

Monday, January 8th On Sunday night the team threw a celebration party for Joseph as he completed his residency. We broke bread, had many laughs, and enjoyed a delicious cake baked from the local bakery.  We enjoyed meeting all the staff and doctors that we will be working with this week.  Praise God a great … Read more

Saturday, January 6th

Saturday, January 6th This is Mama Gayle. The team will be returning from safari tonight and I am sure they will have many exciting stories to share. Dr. Ayan Goswami will arrive tonight via Kenya airways. He is a foot/ankle specialist from Florida and will be working with the team up at Bugando. We will … Read more

Thursday, January 4

Thursday, January 4th This is Mama Gayle.  The team left this am with Julius, my assistant to go on safari.  They will be gone for 3 days.  They need to have a break before we fly to Mwanza to work for the week and need to see the  beauty of Africa.  I talked to the … Read more

Wednesday, January 3rd

Wednesday, January 3rd I was given the opportunity to experience scrubbing in and observing surgery today. I learned so much about surgery that can apply to my nursing school learning. In school I have learned a lot of things about how to care for patients and even have had some experience to observe surgeries. I … Read more