Today was amazing. I have said that before but this is different. I got to see incredible people coming together to care for widows and orphans in ways I never imagined.
We were set up in the dining hall at Ngenymesut. Ben Doke was at one end and Brad Sears at the other. In the middle were the waiting area, eye exam, and fluoride treatments. Children would give their names to Mauryn and either Leslie Doke or Deborah Sears then move to the waiting area for Ben or Brad. I have never seen 20 – 30 kids sit in a circle for more than 30 minutes patiently waiting for their turn. There was no fighting, pushing or turmoil.
The dental team sang songs to calm a little girl while treating her. Ben listened patiently while some told life stories of illnesses and injuries years old that surely were the cause of today’s visit. The orphanage staff and church leaders helped anywhere and everywhere. The World Bible School Worker Bernard and Orphanage Director Steven instructed kids on the fine art of teeth brushing and fluoride rinsing while the nurse conducted eye exams. One church member interpreted for all the dental patients – she would calmly give instructions and watched all the procedures without passing out. Other church members interpreted for Ben and moved children through each station. Guards kept everyone in lines and helped locate the ones in most need. Older orphans walked with the younger ones and helped keep small children calm. It was true community at its best. The way God intended.
Then we met a special young man I will never forget named Rueben. He is a 16 year old. He was in line with a small girl and boy. I thought they were siblings so seeing him wait with them was no surprise. But after seeing him with the 4th child, I had to ask who he was and why he was helping so many different kids. He said he lived with and helped care for many children. He waited patiently with at least 12 children. Later we learned he is one of our orphans. He said he was very thankful to see the doctors. When I hugged him and said how blessed I was to get the opportunity to met someone like him, he simply said, “I am doing what God says. You are the ones blessing people and saving lives.”
Saving lives, feeding children, loving widows….what more can we do?
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2 comments:
Sounds and looks like another really great day, each one tops the last. I hope the Kipsinende visit today was as good too. We appreciate you taking the time to blog even though I know you are all exhausted at the end of the day.
john
Susie, I love the picture of you embracing the lady in the blue shirt. A picture says a thousand words, right? You are precious. Love, Becca
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