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Yesterday we had an older man come in after 4 seizures and with an altered mental state, no fevers. When he started to wake up, he was very combative and then informed me that he usually drank 6 beers a day but that yesterday he had not. I figured he was going through withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Foster then came by and recognized the man. This man has been a pastor for many years and though he may have drunk in his early years, there is no way he drinks currently. We started him on anti-malarials, and it turns out he had cerebral malaria. I have yet much to learn about how disease and what diseases manifest here in Angola!
I went by and saw him today and he told me about Jesus. He told me that He is the son of God, and that He has saved him. He is such a kind, sweet old gentleman. He laughed and laughed when I told him all the things he had told me the day before. I get excited about getting to worship our Saviour with men like him for all eternity!
Tomorrow I head out with Dr. Foster, Maryan (a medical student from Holland), and Chikukuma (our anesthesiologist) to Kalukembe, a 200-bed rural hospital that is run by nurses. They usually line up many surgeries and difficult cases for the few days we are there. I will be there until Saturday evening. I am excited because they have a maternity ward with lots of deliveries! :)
Thank you for your notes and support!
In Him,
Marcela.
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5 comments:
God bless you, Marcela. Thank you for keeping this updated! It's wonderful seeing what's going on there...it sounds like an amazing (and intense!) experience. Lots of need for prayer and intercession.
In Christ,
Paul
Hola Marcelita
Seguimos orando para que El Senor te de sabiduria y poder para ayudar a los que te necesitan.
No te olvides que "El angel de Jehova acampa alrededor de los que le temen".
Papi y Mami.
wow that is an interesting case. i'm glad that he improved w/ the meds. that's really funny about the nurses wanting to fix you up, but not unexpected since you are awesome!!! be safe :)
Hey lady -
Love you and you're in my prayers. If you get a chance check your email and lemme know if the flight dates are OK. ~Jenny
Hey Marcela
Just to say i am praying for you and hope you are well. Its great to hear your news as it makes me understanf more how things are going. I miss the place alot. Send my love to everyone. I know it can be tough as i've been there. take care and stay close to God. He is your rock and your salvation.
God Bless
Tom xx
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