Busy Camp

The medical camp in Kenya is going strong. It is day three and they have already seen over 900 patients! That's only with four doctors. Needless to say, they are working hard and so tired. George has been busy too doing lab work, wound care, injections and helping in the pharmacy. Many of the cases have been typical for this area: stomach issues, body pain, typhoid and malaria. One of the cases that stood out to George was a malaria case that was very severe due to delay of treatment. The child was brought in convulsing. Fortunately, he was able to get treatment and we pray he'll improve. Another was a few boys with jiggers. Those are bugs that burrow into feet, toes especially, and are very painful and itchy. To get them out you literally have to clean the area and dig them out. It's extremely painful. George says every child in Kenya who grew up in a village (as opposed to big cities like Nairobi) has had jiggers. They are common due to lack of shoes. Another child came in today with a massive absess with the bone exposed. It's heartbreaking, but hopeful too since they have this opportunity to get help. Many people are asking for prayer from the pastors and yesterday 30 came to know the Lord. Please keep praying for the team as they continue the camp this week.