Sunday, May 19th Last night we made the drive to Arusha to stay at Ahadi Lodge, a very nice hotel tucked away off of a bumpy dirt road. We were able to sleep in this morning and had a wonderful breakfast with the best pineapple ever! Dressed in our skirts and nice clothes we headed … Read more
Saturday, May 18th Today we went to Sanya Juu for another day of outreach clinic. Unfortunately, it was a rainy and cold day (cold for Tanzania…it felt like a heat wave for the cold we’ve been having this spring in the midwest) so we did not have as many patients come today as yesterday. Today … Read more
Friday, May 17th Today, our work in the impoverished village of Mererani put our medical knowledge, physical endurance, and spiritual resilience to the test. Many Tanzanians had very little access to healthcare resources or the finances to afford treatment, and the people of Mererani are no different. In response to this need, our team made … Read more
Thursday, May 16th Today the team and I went to the first orphanage. This orphanage cares for kids with cerebral palsy. It was a challenging and eye-opening day. We saw the Tanzanian culture and an entire different way of life. The women at this orphanage have such compassionate hearts for these children. The care and … Read more
Wednesday, May 15th As I write this the team should be getting close to boarding the plane in Amsterdam on their last flight to arrive here in Tanzania. So excited to see all of them. The word is out that I am in Arusha. I received many phone calls about “please Mama Gayle can you … Read more
Tuesday, May 14th I am so excited that the team will be leaving today and we will pick them up at the airport tomorrow night. The team and I are ready for them and we have a lot of work lined up. They have been txting and sending emails asking questions as to what to … Read more
Sunday, May 12th As I pray for the rain to stop at home, so that the farmers can get there crops planted, I hear of the hardships that are weather related here in Tanzania. Their rains have come in late, in fact it has rained about the whole time I have been here. Because their … Read more
Well after a very long plane ride, I have arrived safely. As I stepped off the plane, my heart was warmed with the familiar sites and smells of a beautiful country that is my second home. Praise God I made it though security at the airport without any problems. Praise God. When I left … Read more
God’s timing is more about His desires and His own plans than our curated time frames or our own desires. If you’ve experienced any set backs in life, whether it be while trying to become a parent for the very first time, receiving a promotion in your current job, or even meeting that special someone … Read more
We cannot do this without you. We ask that you would remember those who need love, nourishment, and physical, medical care in Tanzania. We ask God that He will open doors for Hope Ministries in 2021 to travel back to Tanzania, so we can once again serve those who need it most.
