15 Month Update

This update will be short since not much new has happened since the last update. The biggest news is that the Referendum went peacefully. There was a 99% turnout rate! Although everyone knows the South voted to separate from the North, they are waiting to announce the results until February 14th. Please keep praying for the country. The North does not want to let the South go and we are worried about their response.

In the beginning of January most of our Kenyan staff returned from their Christmas break and our clinic is back to normal business. We still are seeing many malaria patients, although it should be on the decline soon. Our pastors are still on break, but will resume classes on February 14th. My schedule will get busier as I assist Sabet with the administration of the school.

I praise God for a wonderful two and a half weeks in Kenya in January. We needed to have fewer people in Tonj during the Referendum so that we could evacuate everyone in one flight in case of emergency. For that reason, Suzy, the kids and I went to Kenya. I traveled by bus upcountry to Kisumu where one of our staff members, George, lives. I met his family and we had lots of fun going to different places around Kisumu. On January 24th, we headed back to Nairobi where we met up with Margaret, our nurse/midwife. The three of us took a bus to Uganda (14 hours!) and then flew to Sudan. The plane was tiny, but it was one of the best flights I have taken.



Prayer Requests:

1.My future – As of now, I am planning to come home for a two to three month furlough and then return to Sudan. God always keeps me on my toes, so I know things could change. Pray for confirmation and clear direction.
2.Peace - The people of South Sudan are excited about the separation and feel a new hope for the future. One of our employees, Awad, has a new baby he named Ayen Freedom. That is the perfect picture of how the Sudanese feel: new country, new freedom. Pray the North honors their commitment and lets the South go with complete peace.
3.New Clinic Building – Much has been accomplished lately on the new clinic. All the bricks were made and the foundation is being laid. Pray for the materials, workers and funds needed to finish.



I thank you for your continued support. The longer I am here, the more I see how much there is to do here. These people need hope and help. We want to show them they can find that in Jesus. Thank you for your donations and prayers that allow me to be here. I am blessed by you.

Love,
Stacie

Donation Information:

1.Go to www.indeedandtruth.org. Click on donate and you'll see a my name listed and can designate a donation to me.
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