tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15111038924798231152024-03-19T00:06:26.683-04:00CALLED to Papua New GuineaWELCOME! You have found the Henderson's missions blog. These pages outline our journey as medical missionaries in Papua New Guinea, and we pray the Lord uses this Blog to inspire and encourage your commitment to serving the Kingdom of God. Connect, Pray, Give, GO! Love, The Henderson FamilyTed and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-20282466756544015592023-04-18T17:27:00.002-04:002023-04-19T06:24:43.713-04:00Your Lasting Impact<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQ7PuUhueI3L7u_xrRBzZvSCSWNWSpUQMZNvakyidjeBvPerOWz6G7rNazmRm4mgtC9L_ad0pzlEsMbEzr8Dk-aEPAGDeVTvtdbMavn5DEw3xAamSrrz9YuYzvfheSz6xAxP5lv2JZ2AB3UGctfnAS45HhbCYSDfYS3amfCJXqtsyOKaMFuCTBmAx4w/s1024/IMG_6766.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="1024" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQ7PuUhueI3L7u_xrRBzZvSCSWNWSpUQMZNvakyidjeBvPerOWz6G7rNazmRm4mgtC9L_ad0pzlEsMbEzr8Dk-aEPAGDeVTvtdbMavn5DEw3xAamSrrz9YuYzvfheSz6xAxP5lv2JZ2AB3UGctfnAS45HhbCYSDfYS3amfCJXqtsyOKaMFuCTBmAx4w/w400-h181/IMG_6766.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>We are in our last week of service at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, and we remain deeply grateful to many of you who have given financially toward our missions work. With surplus funding for this trip we have kept our ear to the ground for opportunities to invest into people or programs supporting the ongoing work of ministry in PNG. Today we came face to face with the perfect vessel for Kingdom investment - namely in the person of <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Elias Gaijamb</span></b>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDPfH0-QjIBmmC1eWcNyj5NXS32eNanyRHvZ_M5ntOzUFsNbPihXNtOnQUvjUQBIE0zhp_4pw8GLnTaq2XwgvjHkiKwbvPxRo3ajHGJxqB7zpxdfxgPSNlHzAgGUeb2w4oCkvjMIBReZsnZybt7lhxM4FCJN0ZR2h1a8foAR_dzH4Jkfm63cP_XgORQ/s1564/Elias%20w%20Hendos.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1564" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDPfH0-QjIBmmC1eWcNyj5NXS32eNanyRHvZ_M5ntOzUFsNbPihXNtOnQUvjUQBIE0zhp_4pw8GLnTaq2XwgvjHkiKwbvPxRo3ajHGJxqB7zpxdfxgPSNlHzAgGUeb2w4oCkvjMIBReZsnZybt7lhxM4FCJN0ZR2h1a8foAR_dzH4Jkfm63cP_XgORQ/w400-h386/Elias%20w%20Hendos.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitOeTSEyN12s0B0IrslY8MXVRIYvnr3oxx4pEjQ5rK83tHsnVYcX8ACUvp8vR3qJbfY34giLTKelSIvfCJnC58_AovCnCH79S4vCkr7D-dZ5x4S9WmmnWfaV0hezLhO18VwzTqt9BRazlA9u6hXB0fnJMsUAKd4iQpQAuVz85MJGUVbuKj-hu3_gZFuw/s1024/IMG_6280.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitOeTSEyN12s0B0IrslY8MXVRIYvnr3oxx4pEjQ5rK83tHsnVYcX8ACUvp8vR3qJbfY34giLTKelSIvfCJnC58_AovCnCH79S4vCkr7D-dZ5x4S9WmmnWfaV0hezLhO18VwzTqt9BRazlA9u6hXB0fnJMsUAKd4iQpQAuVz85MJGUVbuKj-hu3_gZFuw/w400-h300/IMG_6280.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Highlands of Middle Ramu</b></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Elias is a young man from the highlands of Middle Ramu attending seminary at the Tuman campus of MNBC (Melanesian Nazarene Bible College), which is just a few minutes drive from where we've been working at Kudjip. The Nazarene church has had a major influence in Middle Ramu, and it is now one of the strongest Districts in the Melanesian Region. There are no roads to this District, necessitating either an airplane ride or a few days hard hiking to get in or out. Elias grew up with both his parents in ministry, and has pursued Christ and a call to ministry from a young age. His District selected him and another student to attend Bible College, but then stopped providing funding for him after the first year or so. Being a responsible and diligent worker, Elias took on gardening and landscaping at the campus to help pay for his school fees, but he missed completing his degree last year because he didn't have enough funds. Now in his last year to earn a Bachelors of Ministry Degree, this information about Elias was passed along to us when we inquired about finding an opportunity to invest surplus funds. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9t9xkBcetJMpn68S-1gTh39dNadsZPac0uiWfDvss7DXUqcnymMqo29aUBoE2HmDQNMWVcSgmxP4OukWO-rZnzgKJ5vuoc4lcYbW2jmbEkG_6fIPcLC5wj-XE02CJE2GIz5q-OkfI61DwJ07Kc8rb10xRWPz8jHksAdXxzM5COeOS_JEgB-hUHwKew/s1710/Tuman%20Sign.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1710" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9t9xkBcetJMpn68S-1gTh39dNadsZPac0uiWfDvss7DXUqcnymMqo29aUBoE2HmDQNMWVcSgmxP4OukWO-rZnzgKJ5vuoc4lcYbW2jmbEkG_6fIPcLC5wj-XE02CJE2GIz5q-OkfI61DwJ07Kc8rb10xRWPz8jHksAdXxzM5COeOS_JEgB-hUHwKew/w400-h308/Tuman%20Sign.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin52h96rvYiDWReFkjeY29QqK67VWjUZAotk4QZOoNsYLd6NxJa00xrx1yszNEAP3jWPkYHbt8JA8I_x-vqO-2SAAwnBaFmRR6wwQIvSSCqixkjjfUOA8siLtB1wGB96cTrdkiLdBhYAv5uWEb4cQcbc6hk15a_tBa8uHQcZTX4qSgyb5GB-Px8-zsuA/s1757/Tuman%20Trees.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1757" data-original-width="1445" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin52h96rvYiDWReFkjeY29QqK67VWjUZAotk4QZOoNsYLd6NxJa00xrx1yszNEAP3jWPkYHbt8JA8I_x-vqO-2SAAwnBaFmRR6wwQIvSSCqixkjjfUOA8siLtB1wGB96cTrdkiLdBhYAv5uWEb4cQcbc6hk15a_tBa8uHQcZTX4qSgyb5GB-Px8-zsuA/w329-h400/Tuman%20Trees.jpg" width="329" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tuman Bible College, est 1973</td></tr></tbody></table><p>After clinic this afternoon we caught a ride with fellow missionary Aggie Muaror to Tuman where we met Elias and a few staff members at the beautiful Bible College campus. Elias shared his story, and expressed sincere gratitude for our partnering with him to complete Bible College this year. We shared contact info, snapped a few pictures and then prayed with Elias. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5rIr_DZFmgspZOmNvxlxCOr-flcvpwR2AuVrNtL3scjalG6VZp6c0VM1thILqZmUUxoo7agI7zCiFito9W9QPS9P5GrhHDC_GKRsjlKcEQkOjg8PhGqSUkwu7MIwriEM8RDugpV-gAa0RbeMx5_R05s9kSrxaafqOG5okvUXiDcTzoX78D_L7DQUZg/s2016/Elias%20-%20Group%20Selfie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5rIr_DZFmgspZOmNvxlxCOr-flcvpwR2AuVrNtL3scjalG6VZp6c0VM1thILqZmUUxoo7agI7zCiFito9W9QPS9P5GrhHDC_GKRsjlKcEQkOjg8PhGqSUkwu7MIwriEM8RDugpV-gAa0RbeMx5_R05s9kSrxaafqOG5okvUXiDcTzoX78D_L7DQUZg/w400-h300/Elias%20-%20Group%20Selfie.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><div>When I asked Elias what his favorite Bible verse is, he quoted Luke 18:27, which says "<i>Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with men is possible with God.</i>'" Here in the mission field we have seen God repeatedly make impossible things possible, and to our great joy, it frequently manifests in the space of our obedience to love, serve, and invest into our PNG brothers and sisters. From your generosity in financial and prayer support we have once again enjoyed the privilege of serving in PNG, stepping into countless divine appointments, each with ripples of Kingdom impact affecting generations. We couldn't do this without you. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you!!!</span></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcB81nUfPklvAiFvSsCYha1FsclncKgl7q5EvMz_8a3pyrHWP2WBt1E5zY-MZ24q40lKqcJdDb2NKvd3BgKTicR0A7xlid6sLSfPkzX6WQZUfg0ztF-ZIX1Q4poonv8nd82yqwqPOYDt4KqaZrk2qE2VMtmzBrQ_F2RWM5xJ9X32WcwajTPYCbaAcUtg/s1024/IMG_5569.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcB81nUfPklvAiFvSsCYha1FsclncKgl7q5EvMz_8a3pyrHWP2WBt1E5zY-MZ24q40lKqcJdDb2NKvd3BgKTicR0A7xlid6sLSfPkzX6WQZUfg0ztF-ZIX1Q4poonv8nd82yqwqPOYDt4KqaZrk2qE2VMtmzBrQ_F2RWM5xJ9X32WcwajTPYCbaAcUtg/w320-h240/IMG_5569.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-50960455702760052852023-04-12T06:59:00.001-04:002023-04-12T07:33:32.196-04:00Power in the Word<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjWRMRWn7KEpeDOba0Q_4Rp3n7QJ-NMhQc94VkYJyI2gXxfleR5Ff2h6kPhJ7S1jHlu1pVo2T54ha81G54GRrrAsk_8NOaTJTKIDEgvBgupbym1S7r83Y3LeYi1h6y1AG1wbyo0xcJCKfbAf8OtRUrHWLyKtNOe-kqq6Y5IY8MmHfCGkqYc0Ywwf6CQ/s2015/Pano%20landscape.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="2015" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjWRMRWn7KEpeDOba0Q_4Rp3n7QJ-NMhQc94VkYJyI2gXxfleR5Ff2h6kPhJ7S1jHlu1pVo2T54ha81G54GRrrAsk_8NOaTJTKIDEgvBgupbym1S7r83Y3LeYi1h6y1AG1wbyo0xcJCKfbAf8OtRUrHWLyKtNOe-kqq6Y5IY8MmHfCGkqYc0Ywwf6CQ/w400-h126/Pano%20landscape.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>With only a couple weeks left on Station, I am eager to make the most of every moment. There are certainly practical measures I exercise every day to see good medical outcomes, like putting my Tok Pisin to the test to go past surface level history and invest extra time to find the real source of my patients' problems. And there are also disciplines in self-awareness to recognize when no amount of my language effort or medical knowledge is sufficient for a given case, so I waste no time in seeking out Dr Mark or Dr Ben for guidance. But beyond the practical steps to serve the insanely diverse medical needs here, I have increasingly enjoyed the regular application of scripture into my patient's Spiritual care. </p><p>On a number of occasions before we left the US, I spent some quiet evenings cross-referencing my English NIV with my "Buk Baibel". This was done in part to exercise my reading comprehension of Tok Pisin, but also with the express purpose of bookmarking a number of my favorite Bible verses in the Buk Baibel for future reference. On past trips to PNG I had regularly prayed with patients, but did not have the verses in Tok Pisin to quickly reference. I wanted for this trip to have just the right verses readily available to share for a variety of scenarios.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WiZCElafbWfu28Ir1YYM_GidWnlbmcVCA3-y4Yg9G3xldetzvt4Dp_DQHFGSfzh8JvdKiusV1Q_Rgoa2jAJi9DKZlfq8mujJ4Rjjp2hkDFsQxlVl_A7UBJ951m9m5Vmn0NcDcysCMhOkqAlhDKoaZHXZ61HM7-Olwbw0r9uJB41qcmH9gYa3XRt9dA/s1621/Buk%20Baibel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1183" data-original-width="1621" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WiZCElafbWfu28Ir1YYM_GidWnlbmcVCA3-y4Yg9G3xldetzvt4Dp_DQHFGSfzh8JvdKiusV1Q_Rgoa2jAJi9DKZlfq8mujJ4Rjjp2hkDFsQxlVl_A7UBJ951m9m5Vmn0NcDcysCMhOkqAlhDKoaZHXZ61HM7-Olwbw0r9uJB41qcmH9gYa3XRt9dA/w400-h293/Buk%20Baibel.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>Throughout our time on this trip, I have carried the tiny Buk Baibel in my medical shoulder bag and much to my joy it has made a frequent appearance in my day to day work. Without any preconceived plan, the Holy Spirit has led me to stop and take a moment to step out of my comfort zone (or my busy-with-medical-stuff zone), in order to apply the Light of Truth into the person in front of me. Rarely in the past have I felt the move of the Holy Spirit in the midst of serving the medical needs of a patient, but WOW do I ever feel the move now in cracking open the Word in native tongue! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></p><blockquote><span style="color: #2b00fe; text-align: left;"><i>Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.</i></span><span style="text-align: left;"> Proverbs 3:3-8</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></blockquote><span style="text-align: left;"></span><p></p><p>My early exercise of the Buk Baibel mostly occurred in the outpatient clinic, and interestingly I was most frequently drawn to invest the Word into middle aged men struggling with anxiety over their hypertension, heartburn, and muscle pains. The verses from Philippians 4:4-6, Proverbs 3:3-8, and Romans 5:1-5 all made regular appearances as I was led to admonish their worries and encourage their spirits to receive peace and hope. </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.</span></i> Philippians 4:4-7</blockquote><blockquote><p></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"></span></i></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.</span></i> Romans 5:1-5</blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>In both clinic and the ER I have also had to give many diagnoses of terminal cancer (most commonly liver, breast, and uterine) for which I have invested scripture from Psalm 46:1-3, Romans 8:35-39, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, and Act 20:24. I am so thankful to have fellow missionaries here to help me in confirming a terminal diagnosis and affirming there is nothing else that can be done. I am also thankful to have Chaplains on staff who I can hand these patients off to once I have explained their medical situation and prayed with them. The Chaplains, also being nationals, are able to connect with the patients on a deeper cultural level to ensure they understand the terminal nature of their diagnosis, and then invest further into their Spiritual health.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.</span></i> Acts 20:24</blockquote><p></p><p>Another regular appearance of my Buk Baibel has been on A Ward where I have given a devotional every Sunday morning following pediatric rounds. Initially I chose specific parables to read like "The Parable of the Sower" (Mark 4:3-9, & 14-20) and "A Tree and Its Fruit" (Luke 6:43-45), which I used to encourage the faith of the sick children's caregivers. I have always been amazed to see how clearly the PNG Highlands people, almost all subsistence farmers, understand and appreciate Jesus' farming parables. Equally relevant was the morning after we had a terrific 7+ earthquake overnight, when I shared Psalm 46:1-3 and Jeremiah 29:11 to address fear and encourage hope. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"></span></i></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.</span></i> Psalm 46:1-3</blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Over this past Easter weekend, I went Saturday morning to round on the Peds ward and was greeted by the sound of a mother's heartcry for the death of her child. This baby with severe malnutrition had been admitted a couple days prior - a very similar presentation to the severely wasted baby "Setina Dominick" who I'd shared about dying in my last post. It is true here in PNG that there is an exaggeration to the mourning exhibited by the caregivers of a deceased loved one - an effort to demonstrate they had nothing to do with the death and that they are truly sorry. The culture demands a culprit for deaths wherever possible, so proper revenge and/or compensation can be made. But for me it is always heart wrenching to witness all the same. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"></span></i></p><blockquote><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.</span></i><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">” </span></i>Jeremiah 29:11</blockquote><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">So having signed the death certificate with a heavy heart, I started rounds with another very sick toddler who had been worsening overnight. I had admitted this child a few days prior and there was discussion about whether the underlying disease was new-onset diabetes (very unlikely), versus some other metabolic derangement associated with her malnutrition (much more likely). Either way, she was knocking on death's door and here I was rushing the order of another battery of tests, hoping to find an effective treatment. Halfway through rounds, the crescendo wail of a mother's cry began and my heart sunk. I rushed to the bed to find the child without a heartbeat or respirations, staring lifelessly past us all, a clear fluid foaming out of her mouth. In the moment, I felt a little nauseous and wanted to escape the piercing cries. I mumbled the obvious diagnosis, gave my sorry, and knowing the family culturally needed space and time to cry, I went back to finishing rounds. Sitting down on the end of the next child's bed, I forced a feeble smile onto my face for another mother hoping her child might escape death. There were tears in her eyes - I wasn't the only one feeling gut punched by the death cries. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"></span></i></p><blockquote><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.</span></i><span style="text-align: left;"> 2 Corinthians 4:16-18</span></blockquote><span style="text-align: left;"></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">After finishing rounds, I have never been more eager in my life to escape into the Word and share in the balm of healing to be found there. With Buk Baibel in hand, I stood in middle of the ward and said something to the effect of "<i>It is not easy for me to hear the mothers' cry. My heart breaks for their loss. I believe you too share their pain. When the hardship of life shatters our peace, I find that the Word of God is a refuge of His love and hope. I do not have a specific verse to share with you, so I will let the Spirit show me which passages to read, and we can share this refuge together.</i>" With the Easter miracle of Christ's death and resurrection in my heart, I read from John 11:25-26, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:35-39, and Psalms 51:10-12 (can't recall in which order I read them). And then I prayed and the Holy Spirit spoke through me!! Every other time I have previously prayed in Tok Pisin there have been moments of struggle to find the right words to express my prayer - not this time. The words flowed through me, a space in time where the Spirit was ministering peace and purpose into my innermost being while bestowing a fiercely deep love upon those with ears to hear. What a blessing! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i></i></span></p><blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Jesus said “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”</i></span> John 11:25-26</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.</span></i> Roman 8: 35-39</p></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;">There is POWER in the Word of God, and I am here at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in the Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea to be a conduit of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His love sustains me. His Spirit leads me. His Name is worthy of our praise! <u>AMEN</u></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"></span></i></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.</span></i> Galatians 2:20</blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtj_PW0phGS1SB4Zdu-7YJBawtmTDXeT07VH_cpGuwgRsNQNDO7bJ6OIsaRW40VSJ-94O_b4WR1xIf6ZAf0kvTLf7I54P3RXQkJQVrgaUy_uCZoiNoxNbMuTb-_pkXnrNYNo5-I4Wb38KiIkOncnESN8lUsJqFIT_mE0liwVM-nC2HFXxfSUb-tqqfuA/s1515/We%20Trx,%20Jesus%20Heals.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1278" data-original-width="1515" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtj_PW0phGS1SB4Zdu-7YJBawtmTDXeT07VH_cpGuwgRsNQNDO7bJ6OIsaRW40VSJ-94O_b4WR1xIf6ZAf0kvTLf7I54P3RXQkJQVrgaUy_uCZoiNoxNbMuTb-_pkXnrNYNo5-I4Wb38KiIkOncnESN8lUsJqFIT_mE0liwVM-nC2HFXxfSUb-tqqfuA/w400-h338/We%20Trx,%20Jesus%20Heals.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p></p>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-27538040304015407342023-04-09T06:11:00.000-04:002023-04-09T06:11:19.247-04:00Easter Weekend at Kudjip 2023<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A message from Rachel: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">He Is Risen! Easter greetings from Papua New Guinea!<br />We pray that you all feel the LIGHT of Jesus this weekend as you reflect on His uncontainable, unconditional, and unshakeable Love for YOU! "<i>In Him is life, and that life is the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not (and will not) overcome it."</i> - John 1:4-5</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We have had a busy Easter weekend here at Kudjip, and it was an honor to celebrate Christ's Resurrection alongside the Kingdom warriors (full-time missionaries) who serve here. <br />Scroll down for a recap in pictures and video. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>FRIDAY</b></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUHDDB-we8alCe6vHMukb7C7NPlhZjfqt-snnOY9pnNhJKZ0-fzpgxJUQx5b1OK5VV320kMI16HhAcAy8kKUv6JHU2Ptxun3nbO-t3jvtNd7eCC-e9qbDuvE3XSuM_qIX0RNXOCsbpAETVRlN9gy02EgClZJqyR6w0_TyAvdSUsb6cAjJAhmjGyrf/s2801/IMG_1084.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2801" data-original-width="2458" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUHDDB-we8alCe6vHMukb7C7NPlhZjfqt-snnOY9pnNhJKZ0-fzpgxJUQx5b1OK5VV320kMI16HhAcAy8kKUv6JHU2Ptxun3nbO-t3jvtNd7eCC-e9qbDuvE3XSuM_qIX0RNXOCsbpAETVRlN9gy02EgClZJqyR6w0_TyAvdSUsb6cAjJAhmjGyrf/s320/IMG_1084.heic" width="281" /></a><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Friday was a school holiday here, so we had lots of friends to play with. <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizq4egLVecjt6HU6YVVvTEbUyw_SAPQov3JzPw5nK7W76UPk23HS2WP10FaMEs698pzDF23jnXQdpRxze2tDRZLJKk2bB5jnNW6_DWBOqYtNUAg3BtaAHdnsutdsG_Lmm9luBvY3kj3UHp86q9QmZTCWPsjG-DkkQT2bIKjmRabn4_6KoA5pPT8POa/s4032/IMG_1087.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizq4egLVecjt6HU6YVVvTEbUyw_SAPQov3JzPw5nK7W76UPk23HS2WP10FaMEs698pzDF23jnXQdpRxze2tDRZLJKk2bB5jnNW6_DWBOqYtNUAg3BtaAHdnsutdsG_Lmm9luBvY3kj3UHp86q9QmZTCWPsjG-DkkQT2bIKjmRabn4_6KoA5pPT8POa/s320/IMG_1087.heic" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ted was on-call Friday, but managed to do lots of fun things with the kiddos in-between trips to the ER:<br />1 - Homemade weaponry .... because we're Hendersons! 😆</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctZFwQ75QPsuQctO_jNxdZN7LSTZmvu0RmyRiuTy54CDWBishIWKYEZ7WP-NWehhtLmnU2_lImZfH5lx1Rs5gFWb71jZ5-YRoL07y4sjK-mCfxRcpqGpmw7w6dtBFN8kv8DEzb0NC8JIYDg6uKf6BAwj-7unh76B0CbvoOOMpOC9Y_nza-bDjt9Qv/s3211/IMG_1079.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3211" data-original-width="1662" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctZFwQ75QPsuQctO_jNxdZN7LSTZmvu0RmyRiuTy54CDWBishIWKYEZ7WP-NWehhtLmnU2_lImZfH5lx1Rs5gFWb71jZ5-YRoL07y4sjK-mCfxRcpqGpmw7w6dtBFN8kv8DEzb0NC8JIYDg6uKf6BAwj-7unh76B0CbvoOOMpOC9Y_nza-bDjt9Qv/s320/IMG_1079.heic" width="166" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 - Early morning acrobatics </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyTFf0fr4UwMgGRSkOzGn6chZ676SYnw1vxoZcuWTqvgyGVm4rfleXHcgLZ2I7Q9Cga-DMyX9R3SAVRTsImN8x6VSxua8sXPD3kEnwyCcbnR5y96wvKUkaRw6EKXPZKNLTQ2vygUsk2EahYBT1b5Yz-5cPZHxRXsgPlHQJEx2Il-L40H9uh36dO2p/s1397/IMG_3931.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1397" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyTFf0fr4UwMgGRSkOzGn6chZ676SYnw1vxoZcuWTqvgyGVm4rfleXHcgLZ2I7Q9Cga-DMyX9R3SAVRTsImN8x6VSxua8sXPD3kEnwyCcbnR5y96wvKUkaRw6EKXPZKNLTQ2vygUsk2EahYBT1b5Yz-5cPZHxRXsgPlHQJEx2Il-L40H9uh36dO2p/s320/IMG_3931.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 - A visit to the gym with some giggly free-weights</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRP1i-QqIot2H6DIkhKqSl6wbEyRVbaT-2W5WSvKDxMYy-gI2MaS6ielBIdd7v3Rc-WF5LSSAz6_dBw-60gazZBrzv6gku27DH0madsTR5GGQ_w2uwC7OXucuFJ2Vwuwx8aDLwPBtBnza-FiPRho86rRFRbs__5oONX0cE2e3sBSSXoSB1sifd137/s1024/22cded02-f452-4e69-b521-6092716fe636.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRP1i-QqIot2H6DIkhKqSl6wbEyRVbaT-2W5WSvKDxMYy-gI2MaS6ielBIdd7v3Rc-WF5LSSAz6_dBw-60gazZBrzv6gku27DH0madsTR5GGQ_w2uwC7OXucuFJ2Vwuwx8aDLwPBtBnza-FiPRho86rRFRbs__5oONX0cE2e3sBSSXoSB1sifd137/s320/22cded02-f452-4e69-b521-6092716fe636.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4 - Solomon double-checking Dokta Ted's orders </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcFdWcGeKz3Hjs5-kMq2o0KOa9bk_Pq9-3JwDkCX5c-poA5c9_xZ2aTOt0DmttRxCJhvQd7gSZwZZ5nyk_oMVJ0BXFn6X-v3mSxl5dYuWcF9WEVEKBTutFNpcE3uzvdNfREXssvPY6dludUE6CQZ5RdCQLhjEIAdmyUhhIGbQ7NGu4gSWUrR7fJgRJ/s4032/IMG_1086.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcFdWcGeKz3Hjs5-kMq2o0KOa9bk_Pq9-3JwDkCX5c-poA5c9_xZ2aTOt0DmttRxCJhvQd7gSZwZZ5nyk_oMVJ0BXFn6X-v3mSxl5dYuWcF9WEVEKBTutFNpcE3uzvdNfREXssvPY6dludUE6CQZ5RdCQLhjEIAdmyUhhIGbQ7NGu4gSWUrR7fJgRJ/s320/IMG_1086.heic" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids made a fort inside the overgrown brush in our yard</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOz0ZJaapVYPxENjfxzxSXSJlqnnH00tc0uyaWQ_JStMwo9ucGJu7WI52h16a8lHb9cC3V7photMNfxOFD-HPW9S90cEinob3EoQGyE3H2mEaHeAIxAB-_TMGCeIYllhtVvOPZknTUEXAGpNXl0JnIPVgFoKjWSSUXm3-9UllQ5gPbYZnt4E3jp2Q/s3866/IMG_1088.heic" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>SUNDAY</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Sunrise service starting at 6AM</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Easter Basket Scavenger Hunt organized by Ted </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Some special Easter time with our dear friends the Crouches </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyR5VQZwOku983foml_ZPvhNEkTv41f212mgRveh9G_zRslTSuX3vPETDl4Vu7XkDdPsggIXgcZUO4qdEqVRAPt_D7xRTPha1w8xAhok2pCHpIQ26vi4UhV6RQr6NljCPuUb4EcKxRlKGYQd--_PbJXyilIEFLhHC38CBnA2E7ilh7srpLdtkO3GYz/s4032/IMG_3949%202.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyR5VQZwOku983foml_ZPvhNEkTv41f212mgRveh9G_zRslTSuX3vPETDl4Vu7XkDdPsggIXgcZUO4qdEqVRAPt_D7xRTPha1w8xAhok2pCHpIQ26vi4UhV6RQr6NljCPuUb4EcKxRlKGYQd--_PbJXyilIEFLhHC38CBnA2E7ilh7srpLdtkO3GYz/s320/IMG_3949%202.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pre-Service Prayer Huddle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4S4pmlYg3JmQM5j7ZzHGFtfDWEdsn4e59ZAreMvcPVtbAnXyhyz1TEiclWvuaglAmQhmQLvgsSQ9qI1WiTp0rfI7AgdnTsLYof4xIe3k9853jVUBm9pbbxHFlOJ6FpUv2pLZbWuM0oKPta6KPeg2ytSKm1876yFDyXLDVoJJIWVA2V4Vk2HOuBAa/s3204/IMG_3950%202.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="3204" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4S4pmlYg3JmQM5j7ZzHGFtfDWEdsn4e59ZAreMvcPVtbAnXyhyz1TEiclWvuaglAmQhmQLvgsSQ9qI1WiTp0rfI7AgdnTsLYof4xIe3k9853jVUBm9pbbxHFlOJ6FpUv2pLZbWuM0oKPta6KPeg2ytSKm1876yFDyXLDVoJJIWVA2V4Vk2HOuBAa/s320/IMG_3950%202.heic" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved worshipping with these folks!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8MGk_0Alek71zAk5kji84bMcMpqRtjZVgLSDb1Y0gwLxTuyLbyPeLZDG5CK3Dev2AukT8beLFVoKJil4mUKECZmodq_qEpa1BOAvyeeSAUrsSr09PVz54CGVOJr3hfxSc78N4TXehMoHr7FIun6PNFueWT7H7ZSce5ONLwY3KeKLjDirvZYC-yi7b/s4030/IMG_3960%202.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2365" data-original-width="4030" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8MGk_0Alek71zAk5kji84bMcMpqRtjZVgLSDb1Y0gwLxTuyLbyPeLZDG5CK3Dev2AukT8beLFVoKJil4mUKECZmodq_qEpa1BOAvyeeSAUrsSr09PVz54CGVOJr3hfxSc78N4TXehMoHr7FIun6PNFueWT7H7ZSce5ONLwY3KeKLjDirvZYC-yi7b/s320/IMG_3960%202.heic" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My little music class did a GREAT job with their special song<br /><br /><br /><b>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MY20OKlFylCFAHO80e_Z5eo3KsiCCtHt/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see a short video of part of their performance!</b><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSzGiWvCz1XPZg9LE0cBXZTJCl-G9BSNVj1a0gaPZi2-oK8ntt_o8PtLRpud0umtAGiyTBCjbYiIWJGCKq3J4SZ5ZfGRfGYaAsDV3Co4DHg67spEknYn56sc4Ia_VajFU90RWHoIn9FNIo47Cf6Ldak39SALjiM212JllrM4Vy5n_c9gDDGH0E9hN/s3302/IMG_3970%202.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3302" data-original-width="2597" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSzGiWvCz1XPZg9LE0cBXZTJCl-G9BSNVj1a0gaPZi2-oK8ntt_o8PtLRpud0umtAGiyTBCjbYiIWJGCKq3J4SZ5ZfGRfGYaAsDV3Co4DHg67spEknYn56sc4Ia_VajFU90RWHoIn9FNIo47Cf6Ldak39SALjiM212JllrM4Vy5n_c9gDDGH0E9hN/s320/IMG_3970%202.heic" width="252" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mission Trip Easter Baskets = whatever baskets we could find in the house, some candy treats we packed from the states, jelly beans wrapped in tinfoil packets (in place of plastic eggs) & bags of Twisties (PNG crunchy cheese doodles) </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzImcncaKGRdMu5DdNolFcVFUGA67zhHYk9G8GwfKrRTNjCPUdNVc-YpleVLsTOHUA1Ucvz8yAihTtgtnhRoCs5FegKk4uO9VlIs_sVS8wCPaOEzAG89rD96YaQa7pVlYD4-M98vwlMHk2tZw4OkgrNA85opip0y0pzgRzjj0mxqhd5qd8yHDbhhp1/s3743/IMG_3974%202.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3743" data-original-width="2986" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzImcncaKGRdMu5DdNolFcVFUGA67zhHYk9G8GwfKrRTNjCPUdNVc-YpleVLsTOHUA1Ucvz8yAihTtgtnhRoCs5FegKk4uO9VlIs_sVS8wCPaOEzAG89rD96YaQa7pVlYD4-M98vwlMHk2tZw4OkgrNA85opip0y0pzgRzjj0mxqhd5qd8yHDbhhp1/s320/IMG_3974%202.heic" width="255" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pennie unwrapping her tinfoil egg</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLVV4hUkMIQt6vzB3S1XXh3rt36xUAMje83PAu8sLlPCyDgZvevXiCyrCrq5o55VIzs_E9-i6NffrB2waNcJ4nNcDvFNyDPgNSco3p0LFFcj9AWoAh5L007IQ04bbQ44Z0Op4fxKdSxMDR0Yb-_YfMvYy4n2kXACZl5JOkmYnsSV4m7YdXVpgyM7w/s3005/IMG_3985.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2423" data-original-width="3005" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLVV4hUkMIQt6vzB3S1XXh3rt36xUAMje83PAu8sLlPCyDgZvevXiCyrCrq5o55VIzs_E9-i6NffrB2waNcJ4nNcDvFNyDPgNSco3p0LFFcj9AWoAh5L007IQ04bbQ44Z0Op4fxKdSxMDR0Yb-_YfMvYy4n2kXACZl5JOkmYnsSV4m7YdXVpgyM7w/s320/IMG_3985.heic" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LOVE these Crouch kiddos! </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-7pd0nr1Qo6-wiroRi8h0ToHSQtgt-tljbDyiI4GUDu78MM5Ogd1SUov8NbbDls7bUqKC_gD1i7prh_B9ku--yRzevlvoPWBAgB-_yxmkfeGUUd7qaMqlXhAyaCIabqQQ0MpC9BgTJQjgcU7tSlBMI_La1etbTImUTgqW6JzeMbg7v-N29O4K2Qs/s3737/IMG_4001.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2555" data-original-width="3737" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-7pd0nr1Qo6-wiroRi8h0ToHSQtgt-tljbDyiI4GUDu78MM5Ogd1SUov8NbbDls7bUqKC_gD1i7prh_B9ku--yRzevlvoPWBAgB-_yxmkfeGUUd7qaMqlXhAyaCIabqQQ0MpC9BgTJQjgcU7tSlBMI_La1etbTImUTgqW6JzeMbg7v-N29O4K2Qs/s320/IMG_4001.heic" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This family is so precious to us! <br />Love getting quality time with them. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span face=""Oakes Grotesk", sans-serif" style="color: #393939; letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><div style="font-size: 16px;"><span face=""Oakes Grotesk", sans-serif" style="color: #393939; letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span face=""Oakes Grotesk", sans-serif" style="color: #393939; letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Salvation was bought not by Jesus’ fist, but by His nail-pierced hands; not by muscle but by love; not by vengeance but by forgiveness; not by force but by sacrifice. Jesus Christ our Lord surrendered in order that He might win; He destroyed His enemies by dying for them and conquered death by allowing death to conquer Him.” ― </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.1px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A.W. Tozer</span><span face=""Oakes Grotesk", sans-serif" style="color: #393939; letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span></i></span></div></span></span><div><span face="Oakes Grotesk, sans-serif" style="color: #393939;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><i><br /></i></span></span><div><span face="Oakes Grotesk, sans-serif" style="color: #393939;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span face="Oakes Grotesk, sans-serif" style="color: #393939;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><i><br /></i></span></span><br /></div></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499609371912316537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-35148298995873242562023-04-04T07:48:00.002-04:002023-04-04T07:48:21.041-04:00A Silent Emergency<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLu1K-MWP8vF3zfd-n-kJYRqq96BhrBZMj3WTQHvbh5JMJKr6OKXEfYDBNW5Ft--grdLEjnxCgQfY5eE2ZmIp77tMLjnkPKxK1k3sQ3H93QqEFEvypbvMWR5qBExeoy8stn54NJT88csCJASn9tqpM-voIvzkAEtWP-M-Le1M-GX2Dr7BBZCA4lm4n1A/s2016/A%20ward%20selfie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLu1K-MWP8vF3zfd-n-kJYRqq96BhrBZMj3WTQHvbh5JMJKr6OKXEfYDBNW5Ft--grdLEjnxCgQfY5eE2ZmIp77tMLjnkPKxK1k3sQ3H93QqEFEvypbvMWR5qBExeoy8stn54NJT88csCJASn9tqpM-voIvzkAEtWP-M-Le1M-GX2Dr7BBZCA4lm4n1A/w320-h244/A%20ward%20selfie.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p>Dear reader, greetings to you from Papua New Guinea on this Holy Week before Easter. We are half way through our time here at Kudjip Station and the Lord continues to fill our cup to overflowing every day with enriching experiences and relational opportunities. Among many challenges we face every day, there are those in which we find success (praise God!), those in which we fail to see fruit born but know the Lord is yet at work, and others lingering between the two extremes in which we desire to see impact for the Kingdom but do not yet know how to play a part. For my time working on the Pediatric Ward, the frequent admissions for severe malnutrition and consequential disease and death continues to spur my desire to help find a solution. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqjuFAbk9xFIvqGi7rXTvOxKfAgYf6Ru2cN4lVK8FN27BUK53fn6vRna_Nu2ZYeMfNqZ0eCx_QcfvFF_LXgRTytQ4sz1LdVkxLyDKynV3eMaw3KIzcWaTkjeesxKjGxTrA6tUyA66vmRrGn6O36cLs7xbmK7KKVBeWSeAG_4a0RMdGfR8S_WpoJs28w/s1858/Setina%20length.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1263" data-original-width="1858" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqjuFAbk9xFIvqGi7rXTvOxKfAgYf6Ru2cN4lVK8FN27BUK53fn6vRna_Nu2ZYeMfNqZ0eCx_QcfvFF_LXgRTytQ4sz1LdVkxLyDKynV3eMaw3KIzcWaTkjeesxKjGxTrA6tUyA66vmRrGn6O36cLs7xbmK7KKVBeWSeAG_4a0RMdGfR8S_WpoJs28w/w400-h272/Setina%20length.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Baby Setina Dominick admitted last week with marasmus (severe malnutrition) <br />being measured on the length board I made in 2015 when we lived at Kudjip for one year.<br />She died on the Pediatric Ward early this morning.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Malnutrition and growth stunting is so common here in PNG that it is almost normalized, and therefore marginalized, hence the reason it is a "silent emergency". The reality is that PNG is one of the most verdant and resource-rich countries in the world, but the vast majority of the population are subsistence farmers with limited opportunity for community development due to governmental corruption and their own dysfunctional tribal systems. This leaves a handful of very well connected nationals wealthy and healthy, while the rest of the population struggles to carve out their survival from the land. Furthermore, any i<span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -24px;">nterruptions in cash crop sales (coffee, cocoa, coconut, etc) from drought or tribal fights reduces access to protein food purchases (eggs, peanuts, canned tuna, etc).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -24px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAOtcKUxwjwZgKF1OfeMdufY1uMqppwCmX5ZGow1Mh3HXn0z_b0IRPVCnqVyW5snW3oPNDr1KH5oUwdWlDVDgevIsEF2PhQM6S655y17NCwqfn67LYTkBwJOL6ft_xWQDeDNzQal0GcdrZrRb5JCSlaQzJ8PSlrPKeToqceIRBByUltaqLdZvfpG_1w/s2016/PNG%20Flier%20-%20Growth%20Chart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAOtcKUxwjwZgKF1OfeMdufY1uMqppwCmX5ZGow1Mh3HXn0z_b0IRPVCnqVyW5snW3oPNDr1KH5oUwdWlDVDgevIsEF2PhQM6S655y17NCwqfn67LYTkBwJOL6ft_xWQDeDNzQal0GcdrZrRb5JCSlaQzJ8PSlrPKeToqceIRBByUltaqLdZvfpG_1w/w400-h300/PNG%20Flier%20-%20Growth%20Chart.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></p><p>Stuck in this extreme poverty, most PNG families have many children. The upside of more children is a stronger labor force for the family's subsistence farming, but it also means more mouths to feed. With an abundance of garden crops, older children have plenty to eat, but when children are born too close together, the older infant weaned from breastmilk is left to survive on starches and greens devoid of protein, and they become severely malnourished and susceptible to every disease. This same lack of breastmilk protein affects many young infants abandoned to relatives due to the mother re-marrying or dying of diseases like HIV. Most adoptive caregivers <span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -24px;">can’t afford expensive formula and instead use fake milk products widely sold in local stores (</span><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -24px;">Milo, Indomilk, etc), none of which supply the protein nutrition needed to grow and survive. The first 1000 days of life for a child makes or breaks their health and growth for a lifetime.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-hDfdrLHuMu8OMzaIqmCqbbA4ViJN2vouiEQbayh0U1BPbcmUVHjRv13k1meXqPD7QWMOo9H8k66F2pyNYe-6VL06-ZrQP9TavhBt9ggkI6jIyu4xRJWrvLqz8Sv9QW6iNAiRpyjOp6CLckc4C80CfP42LVZMxw_IIiqVAu9W3CLFRy_7v6gIxBzFA/s2016/Andy%20Boi%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-hDfdrLHuMu8OMzaIqmCqbbA4ViJN2vouiEQbayh0U1BPbcmUVHjRv13k1meXqPD7QWMOo9H8k66F2pyNYe-6VL06-ZrQP9TavhBt9ggkI6jIyu4xRJWrvLqz8Sv9QW6iNAiRpyjOp6CLckc4C80CfP42LVZMxw_IIiqVAu9W3CLFRy_7v6gIxBzFA/w300-h400/Andy%20Boi%20%231.jpg" width="300" /></a><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Baby Andy Boi, admitted a month ago with kwashiorkor (another form of severe malnutrition), developed a very bad infection and DIC (causing the bruising you see on his abdomen). With just the right meds, supplemental nutrition, and prayer, he is well on his way to being healthy again and was discharged from the Peds ward this morning. </i></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -24px;"></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -24px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhij7FrmtdnwjMdnHWA9cY34qWZgqn44jDJCQIk7I1v7mNm5N9PvE91CATX4DDUn5sIwiltjVkl0FSc0a3ADmv2NLHH0zQyDR_oYhrCJab0cfu6QfDX0YiOWpLNccP8mA34EItvq2oUc9nN5cvuGItl46edM4RMEAvqwHF1v0RkWwTCT18mccqJfRn1Zw/s2016/Andy%20Boi%20%232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhij7FrmtdnwjMdnHWA9cY34qWZgqn44jDJCQIk7I1v7mNm5N9PvE91CATX4DDUn5sIwiltjVkl0FSc0a3ADmv2NLHH0zQyDR_oYhrCJab0cfu6QfDX0YiOWpLNccP8mA34EItvq2oUc9nN5cvuGItl46edM4RMEAvqwHF1v0RkWwTCT18mccqJfRn1Zw/w300-h400/Andy%20Boi%20%232.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></p><p><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -24px;">I recognize most of you reading this have not witnessed the harsh realities of the developing world, so to bring this all into perspective here are the sobering statistics:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><u>Papua New Guinea:</u></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">1 of 13 children under age 5 die of malnutrition complications (~33% of all hospital deaths)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">50% of children stunted (4</span><sup style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">th</sup><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">highest in the World)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">24% underweight</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">14% Moderate-Severe Wasting (SAM)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">Generational cycle of poor growth/learning and low income potential</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><u>Worldwide (mostly from South Asia & sub-Saharan Africa):</u></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">47 million children under age 5 with Moderate-Severe Wasting</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">149 million children under 5 with Stunting</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">Malnutrition accounts for 45% of Deaths under age 5 (1/3 of the total 6.3 million annual deaths for children under 5 years old)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">1 in 3 children worldwide affected by malnutrition</span></li></ul><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vS3z0R0rShq4u-x2qA0SNVtAVvR8Di8nruh6jn6rAiXFb3Wt09fXRIkdBnDwvBiYZ-_6pzkxJOUY9gQN9nHQTKyLc4RzO761SUS-_ofWbk4X7HzoAMAdRX4FhAVmzCloqHjacczu-3LUBHpH8nviBLuseTqy90ocjGwYe2U8KfIpcYDt9lvBa8Dp9A/s2016/Health%20Tok%20Save.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vS3z0R0rShq4u-x2qA0SNVtAVvR8Di8nruh6jn6rAiXFb3Wt09fXRIkdBnDwvBiYZ-_6pzkxJOUY9gQN9nHQTKyLc4RzO761SUS-_ofWbk4X7HzoAMAdRX4FhAVmzCloqHjacczu-3LUBHpH8nviBLuseTqy90ocjGwYe2U8KfIpcYDt9lvBa8Dp9A/w400-h300/Health%20Tok%20Save.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>On Sunday, I helped give a medical Tok Save to the community after we attended a local "bush church". We discussed the recent case of Measles in PNG, healthy nutrition for the children, preventing the spread of germs, and how spacing pregnancies can prevent malnutrition.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>With most of the factors contributing to pediatric malnutrition well out of our control here in PNG, I have started having conversations with hospital leaders about what changes we can make now to make a difference. Some of these include:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Reducing exposure of admitted malnourished children to other sick children on the ward by moving them all to one end of the ward and creating a barrier to separate them (in future perhaps building a separate malnutrition ward)</li><li>Improving caregiver education while they are admitted on the ward - scheduled "Tok Save" sessions with maybe some new picture charts for easy understanding of healthy milk/foods, what junk foods/milks to avoid, and simple measures like boiling water to reduce disease</li><li>Augmenting the hand-off of discharged children to the primary health clinic, to ensure optimal follow-up and ongoing supply of "RUTF" (Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, complete nutrition peanut butter packets)</li></ul><p></p><p>In addition to these, I plan to facilitate in the next couple weeks an in-service for hospital staff to review our protocol for the admission and care of malnourished children, while also taking the opportunity to rally their interest in making a difference in our communities by spreading the word on methods for preventing malnutrition. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhze2_X_agD0_SxrCNi16AT2IzXQqyd1HbNtrXBnfZo1GObDK7JdNOQ0EyD2_Ep7KFw9aDiZfNL90J0rHLqB5BzDGOxkq9SA3483NPqUGWi1whB9Xha6ubwzHGplEp8vMdsOl0yeZSfNBGYS6geXzuhXrfDIYH1TNgCZAqnbYDYvXis643JAG3rvzHUFw/s2016/PNG%20Flier%20-%20Healthy%20Family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhze2_X_agD0_SxrCNi16AT2IzXQqyd1HbNtrXBnfZo1GObDK7JdNOQ0EyD2_Ep7KFw9aDiZfNL90J0rHLqB5BzDGOxkq9SA3483NPqUGWi1whB9Xha6ubwzHGplEp8vMdsOl0yeZSfNBGYS6geXzuhXrfDIYH1TNgCZAqnbYDYvXis643JAG3rvzHUFw/w400-h300/PNG%20Flier%20-%20Healthy%20Family.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWdGbWX3L9ZGURBhzPUe0lfOQWu-sDIES_hxOxi9_9p30_SiuiTHzsRnDVJ4DleV_-FviAeQf2xp3_dia254Y8qeoPBr134DaJvXF5Ioye0e46wAMoEGZQ9PAGwT4Px4_ewt4oXgzLifb80bY9Fm35h1IqRxPzkKelLyQ8X7XMZgY7YBx4magKx8xmQ/s993/Staff%20Mtg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="993" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWdGbWX3L9ZGURBhzPUe0lfOQWu-sDIES_hxOxi9_9p30_SiuiTHzsRnDVJ4DleV_-FviAeQf2xp3_dia254Y8qeoPBr134DaJvXF5Ioye0e46wAMoEGZQ9PAGwT4Px4_ewt4oXgzLifb80bY9Fm35h1IqRxPzkKelLyQ8X7XMZgY7YBx4magKx8xmQ/w400-h220/Staff%20Mtg.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Meeting with leaders of the Pediatric Ward and outpatient Primary Care to discuss ideas for improving outcomes for our malnourished children.</i> </td></tr></tbody></table><p>Please join us in praying for these endeavors - for the Lord to open doors to impact change in our care of malnourished kids, for the Kudjip hospital staff to become united in mission to educate the community, and for the leadership of Papua New Guinea - the governmental officials and policies which might some day meet the needs of their people.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>+ + + + + + + + </b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>HOLY WEEK TUESDAY</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">“<i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.</span></i>”</p><p style="text-align: center;">Matthew 24:42-44</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEfSpCLAxaVM_3SU09Kb1g3sIDa0jfddForNpsbeomM0ZAPYN5Wn5lfXXj8EUcPOmrErXGEW2hiJDwUTq73SINZejGJkUigjws-9Wah45-H2XZqaWgEblP7bBuNLXZtBH7HaTrOyyPN6cCd5EzQ5XaOnOXZosRNZP91C9X9OuygbhMsPbBfyix19HQQ/s2016/WEAG%203.0%20w%20ER%20staff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEfSpCLAxaVM_3SU09Kb1g3sIDa0jfddForNpsbeomM0ZAPYN5Wn5lfXXj8EUcPOmrErXGEW2hiJDwUTq73SINZejGJkUigjws-9Wah45-H2XZqaWgEblP7bBuNLXZtBH7HaTrOyyPN6cCd5EzQ5XaOnOXZosRNZP91C9X9OuygbhMsPbBfyix19HQQ/w400-h300/WEAG%203.0%20w%20ER%20staff.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>With the ER staff, sending love to our church family back home at WEAG. Thank you all for your encouragement, prayer warrior power, and financial support!</i></td></tr></tbody></table>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-80638145911998649572023-03-30T03:25:00.000-04:002023-03-30T03:25:29.857-04:00Being Present and Being Helpful<p><span style="font-family: arial;">A message from Rachel: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In case you've been wondering, below is what the kids and I have been up to during our first few weeks at Kudjip. While Ted is serving at the hospital each day, a good chunk of my time is spent doing homeschool and daily domestic necessities. Outside of that, I strive to be an encouragement to the full-time heroes here by being present and willing to help however I can... that's my calling as a missionary mom!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are some of the things we are doing:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">- Jumped back into our morning homeschool routine </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">- Meet Ted every Sunday morning on the Pediatric Ward where he leads a short devotional for the patients and their families, then we all attend the local church together</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">- Play outside A LOT with missionary and Papua New Guinean friends</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">- Love on some of the full-time missionary families by hosting them for meals</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">- Teach Music at the Elementary School - we are working on learning a song to sing as a special at the Easter Lotu (Church Service) ... we also do some dancing</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">- Teach Art at the Elementary School - I am not a "crafty" person at all, so this is a bit of a stretch for me - our first project was a paper palm craft for Palm Sunday</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">- Provide childcare a couple days a week for two rockstar missionary mommas who are filling in as full-time teachers at the school</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Thank you for your prayers for ALL of us as we serve here in PNG! </i></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNe5pCyNrqOcIarRgWYH5SV_V3DBFkroWJg30_DGtD-70ZBhQxORvGdqWRAEMmkHrTqaLR1ESXMbrdoNAmNV1yDlOKbSmVsEj63pdDi3gXFawnOYDHmc822nJpmrbr9vaPnyLKTfxdorjYxFpAXThygaSDJ6rs_l-vgSFfysT1ajiQ-ZEQNhnfa_nj/s3021/6DAF33E9-F53A-4C5A-AC7C-7AC50CA4B9C9_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2063" data-original-width="3021" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNe5pCyNrqOcIarRgWYH5SV_V3DBFkroWJg30_DGtD-70ZBhQxORvGdqWRAEMmkHrTqaLR1ESXMbrdoNAmNV1yDlOKbSmVsEj63pdDi3gXFawnOYDHmc822nJpmrbr9vaPnyLKTfxdorjYxFpAXThygaSDJ6rs_l-vgSFfysT1ajiQ-ZEQNhnfa_nj/s320/6DAF33E9-F53A-4C5A-AC7C-7AC50CA4B9C9_1_201_a.heic" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On a walkabout with our friend John</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0IdZZV_7Qd_FwJmnAr_5Jl2C4jBB1Lmr-v0YLu3G042bNByA8wI4kLNamafxxyzK_A_0TchaCw4qxwFWUqv-kYyeDPqpSlGco23ZixchEmEQzIFJgbq3J4eXUjNcZ4a0Lq6S6YFeCYCLFFIU_nSUIcSCOc41SbNwqQKXVN6Voy6kqx3I8jeqwN4I/s4030/55A74E1B-9506-44B6-AD8C-62CB0B23DEFB_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2102" data-original-width="4030" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0IdZZV_7Qd_FwJmnAr_5Jl2C4jBB1Lmr-v0YLu3G042bNByA8wI4kLNamafxxyzK_A_0TchaCw4qxwFWUqv-kYyeDPqpSlGco23ZixchEmEQzIFJgbq3J4eXUjNcZ4a0Lq6S6YFeCYCLFFIU_nSUIcSCOc41SbNwqQKXVN6Voy6kqx3I8jeqwN4I/s320/55A74E1B-9506-44B6-AD8C-62CB0B23DEFB_1_201_a.heic" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The MK's showing off their Paper Palms</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYbYvJHsiEoFoKGnpaD6mMTXNgIv0x1eRLp92uMIaFDe0vT45cf8tfQaUv95buHbtKayDCcPEkDLy5c6A8LRMXZjy4yZuhUBfkPTDi4MDCTwywCA5PDMQf7FUljrRe9ZlrylN19bhutEiLesBwZ9WoO6kKPjzbDvU4YNb-sCGrUDCkNI3XcOaEUDa/s2633/698CFCCB-BFA5-4AB0-A144-C4488279453E_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2449" data-original-width="2633" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYbYvJHsiEoFoKGnpaD6mMTXNgIv0x1eRLp92uMIaFDe0vT45cf8tfQaUv95buHbtKayDCcPEkDLy5c6A8LRMXZjy4yZuhUBfkPTDi4MDCTwywCA5PDMQf7FUljrRe9ZlrylN19bhutEiLesBwZ9WoO6kKPjzbDvU4YNb-sCGrUDCkNI3XcOaEUDa/s320/698CFCCB-BFA5-4AB0-A144-C4488279453E_1_201_a.heic" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solomon doing school work</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhEkYXj3QR60iP-UlamiEKwe6DWRDWtAtVvMuf48omzfWctp2HQCPQhkD9l51SuKzlsbVjfbPYYln5-P-m1nLYzlUZg-luDLxWKHw6yO_wObdskHcgKklhTqwvQCJ9UB4tpFuKxMeMt2KkSd2qHGdHWGsHffUGuPRIKeEy3bYIn8zez4Cy5zkPwtO/s2623/719DA327-9188-42E1-8B9E-64B9DA8233DF_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2623" data-original-width="2291" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhEkYXj3QR60iP-UlamiEKwe6DWRDWtAtVvMuf48omzfWctp2HQCPQhkD9l51SuKzlsbVjfbPYYln5-P-m1nLYzlUZg-luDLxWKHw6yO_wObdskHcgKklhTqwvQCJ9UB4tpFuKxMeMt2KkSd2qHGdHWGsHffUGuPRIKeEy3bYIn8zez4Cy5zkPwtO/s320/719DA327-9188-42E1-8B9E-64B9DA8233DF_1_201_a.heic" width="279" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking half of my music class to school across station </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgldHoXTuVdDeyivZIeiEVGM7WPK732ZB_m7lshJJg_ck3EqXvSebvndzMU1dXVlX49fsPIaXHNa3UGS4BKJCZmP1mRKXgMWii29HyOAOP3gAARs-MMz6af6ls8hU-tl5Du-kUG9i0hPlsRCFNaTO7cFnRVGlF5iefR4jbZMsCnFfJW1aS-fmaQTi/s4032/815F39E6-70DC-4021-A5FB-AF47DB28E6E0_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgldHoXTuVdDeyivZIeiEVGM7WPK732ZB_m7lshJJg_ck3EqXvSebvndzMU1dXVlX49fsPIaXHNa3UGS4BKJCZmP1mRKXgMWii29HyOAOP3gAARs-MMz6af6ls8hU-tl5Du-kUG9i0hPlsRCFNaTO7cFnRVGlF5iefR4jbZMsCnFfJW1aS-fmaQTi/s320/815F39E6-70DC-4021-A5FB-AF47DB28E6E0_1_201_a.heic" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Popsicles on the porch!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oHJc7MAnsrvRXeT6ZMWPoyIyB5Yxw94KWpKg-be3MTOE07U9S_FBXLQ4yEQKcK1HtmpeP23PmyO14KKUUiClITbdKpoh4QU-TrmcvnN1kVuWKjYjur65iiigan-BDQ9w8AcSt8SAwjZ2vT-rpqELsFk_rO42E-6E8v0XBHqUfkiyIAsbaGPb3Wh7/s3713/329626B6-257C-420B-963A-10E2805B3421_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3713" data-original-width="2997" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oHJc7MAnsrvRXeT6ZMWPoyIyB5Yxw94KWpKg-be3MTOE07U9S_FBXLQ4yEQKcK1HtmpeP23PmyO14KKUUiClITbdKpoh4QU-TrmcvnN1kVuWKjYjur65iiigan-BDQ9w8AcSt8SAwjZ2vT-rpqELsFk_rO42E-6E8v0XBHqUfkiyIAsbaGPb3Wh7/s320/329626B6-257C-420B-963A-10E2805B3421_1_201_a.heic" width="258" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solomon's favorite snack... suga prut </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnj5A6i5-q1ue0OQVMZXo7q51__V5aIUY_AWpneayCZo90-1KTQDsOSzenwGtondcwxhvAoYVy21PVxWOewPuOIq07bUBxkkQbbou8aygo9yjT6Btn4fxlNodK_L2S4DTvF3lsTXbdGoS1zHxzqzeEdnauDI9n4d6ssU4iT1QaoEmQ-QXUUbipMfgS/s4032/0F9034AE-550C-4F82-850B-132D8E58410A_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnj5A6i5-q1ue0OQVMZXo7q51__V5aIUY_AWpneayCZo90-1KTQDsOSzenwGtondcwxhvAoYVy21PVxWOewPuOIq07bUBxkkQbbou8aygo9yjT6Btn4fxlNodK_L2S4DTvF3lsTXbdGoS1zHxzqzeEdnauDI9n4d6ssU4iT1QaoEmQ-QXUUbipMfgS/s320/0F9034AE-550C-4F82-850B-132D8E58410A_1_201_a.heic" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solomon & Pennie on the bridge Ted built the last time we were here</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTFAQI4s4skhCyQNoAlNFZVMXMA7SI55veZARaNhM_FeoT1p2akvW0lAj1zrMxiAnzc8yWZGmacaGuEJjVVqG94p41SbUSZdph1CWPfXpPN_bxixF9ugP5DI39qNH3dy5pkwOTGsOuIZOefaP8y9myWWnc0c5zRB-yEclmcAHpN908orV2TzBxQ7M0/s4032/3D747448-EDB0-401B-9070-C49D95B95696_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTFAQI4s4skhCyQNoAlNFZVMXMA7SI55veZARaNhM_FeoT1p2akvW0lAj1zrMxiAnzc8yWZGmacaGuEJjVVqG94p41SbUSZdph1CWPfXpPN_bxixF9ugP5DI39qNH3dy5pkwOTGsOuIZOefaP8y9myWWnc0c5zRB-yEclmcAHpN908orV2TzBxQ7M0/s320/3D747448-EDB0-401B-9070-C49D95B95696_1_201_a.heic" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shelling garden peanuts Ted received as a gift</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnGWGx47b-pOvQO5Qo4kuqILSrsNd7I5mUkFpLfMtJ9C0mOmCYTtWx4MRPg3ZUoKB3ls_Bo96c8zPZiMpISksMD24ofMWBKxfEJG9xJLap3gJfNj-R3rLwWzvt7XRmmqHIaUqFno7eMt8lS-d77sJECqexyuYi8WsGjz2SDqgEa8LIb1z_LX7GXdu2/s1080/F79022D9-009D-418C-B391-8F849605FA02_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnGWGx47b-pOvQO5Qo4kuqILSrsNd7I5mUkFpLfMtJ9C0mOmCYTtWx4MRPg3ZUoKB3ls_Bo96c8zPZiMpISksMD24ofMWBKxfEJG9xJLap3gJfNj-R3rLwWzvt7XRmmqHIaUqFno7eMt8lS-d77sJECqexyuYi8WsGjz2SDqgEa8LIb1z_LX7GXdu2/s320/F79022D9-009D-418C-B391-8F849605FA02_1_201_a.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solomon WAY up in a tree</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499609371912316537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-7930308659013229892023-03-24T06:02:00.002-04:002023-03-24T06:36:41.525-04:00In Stride with The Spirit<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL5FtcsawTmhSDJ5okKqJjbGw_Vy3McKwcWgPOvFHLMVyOliRKjncuZDWZTSFMXIOHstACwFvkAh8WOWSZw98s-Sy4cOp_p9BfqON45FaMZKKnnlEk_m5daf_CB2nokcEqEnpKyKpAW8mY2uPL-Hm_R8uvEF5cq_0fYzvgY_2ID3ELeNUykgM7wDdYqQ/s1878/Highlands%20Vista.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1878" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL5FtcsawTmhSDJ5okKqJjbGw_Vy3McKwcWgPOvFHLMVyOliRKjncuZDWZTSFMXIOHstACwFvkAh8WOWSZw98s-Sy4cOp_p9BfqON45FaMZKKnnlEk_m5daf_CB2nokcEqEnpKyKpAW8mY2uPL-Hm_R8uvEF5cq_0fYzvgY_2ID3ELeNUykgM7wDdYqQ/w640-h284/Highlands%20Vista.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Dear Reader, thank you for meeting with us here, carving out time to hear our stories and hearts. We feel your presence in this missions work - an encouraging hand on our shoulder as we obey the Lord's call to pour out love and light into the people of Kudjip. You are a blessing to us, <u>thank you</u>! </p><p>Now two weeks into our time here on Station, I have turned the corner from feeling overwhelmed to feeling comfortable with the work at hand. There are still many questions and unknowns, but the Spirit provides a confidence in using the resources we have to provide the best outcomes possible.</p><p>On the Pediatric ward I have rejoiced with many families in their child's recovery and hospital discharge. I am thankful for the medicines, oxygen tanks, IV fluids and especially all the wonderful staff that we have to cure all manner of disease. Typhoid and pneumonia cases have been more prevalent of late, while we continue to have a regular supply of malnutrition, meningitis, heart disease, and serious injuries. I suspect the recent spike in pneumonia admissions are of viral origin (rather than bacterial) due to slightly colder temperatures during our current rainy season ("colder" is 50's at night, 70's during the day). With no way to differentiate bacterial from viral, most children admitted with hypoxia and junky lungs get antibiotics regardless, then it's a waiting game for the lungs to clear while they're hooked up to oxygen. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47ErGughZtJEYJXkCXDnuVTb4AbumldyGFXtBYHdjv27epyTz6kK_Gmec5RDScfnMzYsdBEi9TaJFwnrEne7clLWfw-QEqQWfVsmM684xqbcCbX9HgOlliYZ-wFeDE-rsMH-zgqnOmePtaElONw88nwpYNZ4uV673aURgFr_LWYUXMTx-e3tag7f1fA/s2016/Hat%20w%20Jesus%20is%20Lord.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47ErGughZtJEYJXkCXDnuVTb4AbumldyGFXtBYHdjv27epyTz6kK_Gmec5RDScfnMzYsdBEi9TaJFwnrEne7clLWfw-QEqQWfVsmM684xqbcCbX9HgOlliYZ-wFeDE-rsMH-zgqnOmePtaElONw88nwpYNZ4uV673aURgFr_LWYUXMTx-e3tag7f1fA/s320/Hat%20w%20Jesus%20is%20Lord.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p>Sadly not all of our patients survive, and I've had to sign four death certificates so far. These children had very severe cases of meningitis, malnutrition, or sepsis, and had they been in a first world country, they may have survived with earlier diagnosis/treatment and ICU level care, hooked up to a ventilator with every kind of test and medication to augment their care. Here at Kudjip, most of the time these severe cases are late presentations to us, where the disease process has already had too much time to evolve. This is not an uncommon cultural problem where children are low on the totem pole so caregivers have difficulty acquiring travel funds and/or approval to get to the hospital.</p><p>Every day after Peds ward rounds are completed I circle up with the staff and holding hands we pray for the patients, their caregivers, and all the hospital staff and doctors. We ask God to do the healing of bodies and spirits here, working through us to shine His light into darkness. It is a wonderful way to start the day!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuLjvoehClBI601t9gYll6Y8czqEwBqzEP9n-IYb_Ldyst22P3zGFdJ1V_F7IrTvZIiaEm1nF4XPV-IctIOqKsQHddZYyXRgd7vN8I4g5WqdlIQXY_iACO-VQLBU29Wz1SBFlJnQW2rEp/s1080/A+Ward+Prayer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuLjvoehClBI601t9gYll6Y8czqEwBqzEP9n-IYb_Ldyst22P3zGFdJ1V_F7IrTvZIiaEm1nF4XPV-IctIOqKsQHddZYyXRgd7vN8I4g5WqdlIQXY_iACO-VQLBU29Wz1SBFlJnQW2rEp/w400-h300/A+Ward+Prayer.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>In the outpatient clinic we experience a gauntlet of variety coming off the bench of those waiting to be seen. They have already waited, sometimes many hours, to be screened by the triage nurses before the more difficult cases are passed along for the clinic doctors to see. I'm glad they have the Jesus Film showing on repeat in the large waiting area. I holler from the door of my little exam room "<i>Wanpela cam!</i>" and the next in line walks, limps, or is carried in. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkqH4-BYF3kaRUB7JhSaw8dVq_9BIhy11v26F1-SRBhYsCtRULt7156hbtUtwgxUSCshh_zJ7dPMaxQ03q5HruWk_I9dTWjuY9zozneWy0Ti8FcaPJd7YCSUUmfX5BlEhUfWgyYGzzYCPZjmkMFvUXdpwKzvNKGyDYhQXeiw_rD6cyH8FLGqPk8OnPw/s3990/OPD%20Waiting%20Area.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="3990" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkqH4-BYF3kaRUB7JhSaw8dVq_9BIhy11v26F1-SRBhYsCtRULt7156hbtUtwgxUSCshh_zJ7dPMaxQ03q5HruWk_I9dTWjuY9zozneWy0Ti8FcaPJd7YCSUUmfX5BlEhUfWgyYGzzYCPZjmkMFvUXdpwKzvNKGyDYhQXeiw_rD6cyH8FLGqPk8OnPw/w640-h240/OPD%20Waiting%20Area.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>On my clinic room counter I keep a list of the medications we have in stock, my Buk Baibel with many specific verses tabbed for quick reference, and a few "Jesus Loves You" bracelets and stickers to give out. I also put "DR TED" on a label which I point to when introducing myself. People generally like to be acknowledged no matter where you are in the World, but it seems especially so here in PNG, and I'm sure to make eye contact as I greet them with a big smile, offering a hand to shake while taking their Skel Buk and helping them to a seat. They usually come in with a "wasman", someone who is looking out for their best interests - usually a close family member or friend. I also ensure these caregivers feel welcomed and a part of the conversation. Addressing the patient I'll say "<i>Mornin! Nem bilong mi Dokta Ted. Mi amamas long lukim yu. Nem bilong yu __?</i>" (Confirming they've handed me the correct Skel Buk - which contains their medical history). I'll then review the triage nurse notes, ask lots of clarifying questions, perform a focused exam, and sometimes walk them across the hall for a scan (ultrasound) to confirm my suspicions. For many I'm then ordering labs and/or xrays before making my final diagnosis and prescribing meds which they pick up from the hospital dispensary just outside the OPD. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rWTAcuCY1wFITZb-Oa-lKIB_H9_2IVKrBRDQAL8xKDXluKyyzADug2coQbOMws0v-PA-1bD-ZPx59YZbpdkaCE5OlAl0LrJw2lxtoTlTrmZXAMHmTvHDj5mMrZAHGFTxskRqt40xpnFonCvoE_Z-aaz9mLI3X4Xn65u_ivn9QBKeVKCwjUUksa_Iog/s2016/Hendos%20w%20OPD%20Jesus%20Heals.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rWTAcuCY1wFITZb-Oa-lKIB_H9_2IVKrBRDQAL8xKDXluKyyzADug2coQbOMws0v-PA-1bD-ZPx59YZbpdkaCE5OlAl0LrJw2lxtoTlTrmZXAMHmTvHDj5mMrZAHGFTxskRqt40xpnFonCvoE_Z-aaz9mLI3X4Xn65u_ivn9QBKeVKCwjUUksa_Iog/w400-h300/Hendos%20w%20OPD%20Jesus%20Heals.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>Some examples of clinic patients recently seen are as follows:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>A very pregnant momma with backpain, heartburn, and other common complaints of a near-term pregnancy - taken across the hall to scan her healthy baby and confirm all is well for a soon delivery.</li><li>A 2 month old with hypoxia and retractions - taken to the ER for admission to the Peds ward</li><li>An older lady with a large abdominal mass, "heavy" to carry around the last 7 years and wanting surgical removal - found to be a complex cystic mass on ultrasound, about the size of a volleyball, likely uterine in origin. With also discovering high blood pressure and poor lifestyle choices, prescribed BP meds and lifestyle changes to get her body in a healthier state for future surgery. </li><li>A 3 week old with pus in the eyes - admitted for Chlamydial conjunctivitis which without treatment would cause blindness (pics below showing before and after antibiotics) - parents also treated for STD's.</li><li>An older man with hypertension and acid reflux, who is convinced he has a serious condition warranting lots of extra scans and tests. I instead take the time to explain his conditions and stress the importance of lifestyle changes - no added salt, get rid of foods that make heartburn worse (which are many in PNG), stop smoking/drinking, etc. I review the meds he needs to take, and then I recommend another kind of medicine while grabbing my Buk Baibel, turning to the book of Filipi. I ask him about his faith background, and encourage him to receive this message of joy and peace, which has it's own healing power. Then I read the Tok Pigin verses and we pray together. (English translation for Philippians 4:4-7 below.)</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.</span></i></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>A boy with paraphimosis (uncircumcised foreskin stuck behind the head of the penis) - taken to the ER, given Ketamine to sleep, then easily reduced.</li><li>A thin middle aged woman with a distended abdomen - found to be lots of free fluid on scan, taken to the ER for paracentesis (where I put a large gauge needle through the side of the lower abdomen, and attach tubing to drain off much of the abdominal free fluid). The straw-colored fluid is consistent with extra-pulmonary tuberculosis, so sent to register and start meds at the TB office.</li><li>A hospital staff member with flu-like symptoms needing a doctor's signature to take the day off.</li><li>Two different women presenting within 10 minutes with the exact same forearm fracture from blocking the overhead "coffee stick" blow from from the abusive men in their lives - sent for screening xray and then cast placed in the Orthro room.</li><li>An old man, wasted and hypoxic (pic below) - chest x-ray concerning for cancer versus TB - admitted for work-up.</li><li>An infant with a large meningocele (pic below) - educated and sent home to grow. Without spinal surgery available, only time will tell whether this spina bifida will impair the child's ambulation or toileting continence.</li><li>An older boy with a huge neck mass - scanned to find a pocket of pus and turned over to our surgery team to complete a careful incision and drainage.</li><li>A young man with over a month of weight loss and productive cough - sent for chest x-ray which confirmed pulmonary TB (xray pic below), and sent to the TB office to register and start meds.</li><li>A well dressed middle aged man with a kind smile, suffering from worsening symptoms of a growing brain tumor - discussed options at length, referral letter written for a Head CT at another Kundiawa hospital, read Romans 5:1-5 together and prayed for perseverance, character, and hope. (He requested a selfie with me - pictured below.)</li></ul><p>The list goes on and on with the most diverse presentations imaginable. I am humbled in every moment to be here and serve the many needs, and extremely grateful to my brother Mark Crouch, a career missionary at Kudjip, who guides my diagnosis and management on many of these complex patients. I am also deeply grateful to be relieved of any OBGYN duties, an important area of missionary medicine with which I am not yet entirely comfortable. Instead I am gladly taking on anything else they throw at me with open arms. </p><p>There are far more stories to share, but you have already given your time graciously to read this long post, so I'll save them for the next one. In the meantime, please continue to pray for the work here, as we strive to unveil the contagious joy of serving Jesus through His healing and love. To God be the glory!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chlamydial Conjunctivitis</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZTXTqdZARZI5KK6gFX_iMKIjuD88MYa4Gt4JW-3gKbvAjBBHyfBchecmkW9XNCkacTDlV_pYjpPxHNTHFUeazKV5lNB-JKzp3jsG1t_F9B7pi3nn9x-LTBlcIrNDWOyaSq5WaFQ1v6SEX6GaR0Cp8q3xTA3Rtc2611GM8v5TXDG61jRsyd3l_fKD6A/s1739/Chlam%20Conj%20Dx.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1739" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZTXTqdZARZI5KK6gFX_iMKIjuD88MYa4Gt4JW-3gKbvAjBBHyfBchecmkW9XNCkacTDlV_pYjpPxHNTHFUeazKV5lNB-JKzp3jsG1t_F9B7pi3nn9x-LTBlcIrNDWOyaSq5WaFQ1v6SEX6GaR0Cp8q3xTA3Rtc2611GM8v5TXDG61jRsyd3l_fKD6A/w200-h174/Chlam%20Conj%20Dx.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMOrP09iqXycJRHKVF-GQi0V8bqpM7AhXkM4vF4YavfXacHVB4yNOrpl1EGc9jsE2oZaZP35kmzMQfF4q7C0xksWK9bHaoLxBq7_t-K9NQe2Cb1RA8tNsFE24-TRtEB82DVQxkpu5lv_J0m2SoyPrZqOVr_DJr0nLXOxYKv932bw9YYtIlqWTNXGBgQ/s1728/Chlam%20Conj%20Trx'd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Pulmonary Tuberculosis</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOP0cLZbn4YavyOg6vau1ZDFqTlPmbAxtTshvPKIHz40oE3xbkzyq9mZFQeB_SkA4DH5o10Kufhg5unnnHbXrnjIxY0cYH87nyOzjBI8MZCqkkHQC9cC_r7IeC1_QfDcTBKcAyjEChXW7VBRpGLW1VBNMScKnOX2HGag28VzYljLIExQOCL2dTPlF8hw/s1920/Pulm%20TB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOP0cLZbn4YavyOg6vau1ZDFqTlPmbAxtTshvPKIHz40oE3xbkzyq9mZFQeB_SkA4DH5o10Kufhg5unnnHbXrnjIxY0cYH87nyOzjBI8MZCqkkHQC9cC_r7IeC1_QfDcTBKcAyjEChXW7VBRpGLW1VBNMScKnOX2HGag28VzYljLIExQOCL2dTPlF8hw/w225-h400/Pulm%20TB.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wasting of chronic disease</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAbzU1LzDqSkJZVXjdXweZ0hsV3Tf1r0ajv0s8MqhtwWecAZVfdkX1K5ayWx6JntHUzY4j4Mw0RcHOUPYTfrjGxRQ3Kk_D5_zfokV5CH8ZDiq9_YiL1XNUbPSqeg7JtTs8So-YE7_YCmhzj3P1AZPk86e9JWT92dpwfy95g1Q5WNTDmocGNPDE4kdyJg/s2016/Wasted%20Ribs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeYj9AjUa7dExw1EaRRW-K2AJ_JSddOMU6ku9CorNoz0SxaZ0839rVd8WK-F4sIKbTMOsm0GFR9VgsR5lJF5K5oX2dOUoJFC5dOVNaL_lw31NO2iw3ii3_BAyYZTvT5Drpfg1_ztcn_-UjPa9H3crAzaDvQ_5BfQTGdD9NmcFvJ4iU0SvenWJaJBT2sA/s1982/A%20Ward%20Scripture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1423" data-original-width="1982" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeYj9AjUa7dExw1EaRRW-K2AJ_JSddOMU6ku9CorNoz0SxaZ0839rVd8WK-F4sIKbTMOsm0GFR9VgsR5lJF5K5oX2dOUoJFC5dOVNaL_lw31NO2iw3ii3_BAyYZTvT5Drpfg1_ztcn_-UjPa9H3crAzaDvQ_5BfQTGdD9NmcFvJ4iU0SvenWJaJBT2sA/s320/A%20Ward%20Scripture.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>You don't know what you don't know, until it's staring you in the face.</b> </span>That's the eye-opening reality jarring my conscience 100 times a day here at Kudjip Hospital. As I wrestle to make a definitive diagnosis or select the right treatment, each decision may well determine whether a patient lives or dies. As you can well imagine, this is stressful. But I've been here before so my instincts (so far) have been on the right track, and I have wonderful career missionary docs all around me who are more than happy to answer my questions. For this, I find myself frequently praising God. Also, the Holy Spirit has continued to massage a balm of next-level peace into every moment, leaving no room for anxiety or fear. I believe that I owe a debt of gratitude to a great number of faithful prayer warriors - thank you all!</p><p>After taking a day to unpack and settle into our mission house, I covered call on Saturday which entailed rounding on the Peds Ward and then covering the ER for the day. Normally rounding might take 30-60 minutes depending on the number of patients, new admits, discharges, complexity, etc. For my first day back on the Peds Ward, I invested a painstaking 4 hours getting to know all of the children - pouring over each hospital chart and skelbuk (medical history booklet), completing a thorough history and exam, and then writing fresh orders for the weekend. I was honestly surprised with how long it took me, but doing it right the first time ensures optimal patient care, and it was arguably an excellent way to immerse myself back into the medical system here - the usual diagnoses and treatment pathways for meningitis, tuberculosis, severe pneumonias, typhoid gastroenteritis, sepsis/DIC, severe malnutrition, congenital heart diseases, malaria, seizures, etc.</p><p>I was pleased to find my Tok Pigin fluent, and brought with me "Jesus Loves You" stickers and bracelets to gift all the children and caregivers. Folks know "Dokta Ted" is back when they start seeing kids with stickers on their foreheads all over Station. What can I say, they love "bilas" (decorations) here, so why not adorn them with the name of Jesus?! </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJdgaK0nCTnx5J7kIsoyvC7Eq4hGqm9LdcDiPc7eMWWmcuUd5G4PFFGn1t_5i2kjairiLy37vGhpcKn0KLTjH5tXbHYIKnrrSOmk0ncR94RleHLQX2_thxpRo6LYaYbkEJfphH3Rilxw8ZrEewCezoiSq0kqw_Ku9bd069qph6v7dc1r-Z5JT1dXdFw/s1668/Dokta%20Ted%20w%20patient.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1487" data-original-width="1668" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJdgaK0nCTnx5J7kIsoyvC7Eq4hGqm9LdcDiPc7eMWWmcuUd5G4PFFGn1t_5i2kjairiLy37vGhpcKn0KLTjH5tXbHYIKnrrSOmk0ncR94RleHLQX2_thxpRo6LYaYbkEJfphH3Rilxw8ZrEewCezoiSq0kqw_Ku9bd069qph6v7dc1r-Z5JT1dXdFw/w400-h356/Dokta%20Ted%20w%20patient.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>On my own in the ER that afternoon I felt exhausted and overwhelmed. Still shaking off jet-lag, I found myself disgusted with the violence of a beating one man gave his wife with a stick - they were both present in the ER, and "<i>it's just the way things are here..</i>." I then exercised my use of the Ultrasound machine for a possible bowel obstruction and was reminded of how little I know about internal medicine and surgery, which shook my confidence a bit. Finally, I was saddened and frustrated by the lack of early cancer recognition/management (common here) as I examined a sister-in-Christ, just about my age, dying of metastatic breast cancer. It's never fun to see and smell a fungating mass of cancer growing beyond the skin. After telling her there was nothing we (or anyone) could do, we prayed together with some of her family members, and I encouraged her to spend her final days giving testimony to God's grace. Can there be a greater mouthpiece for God's message of love than one who yet praises Him during their darkest hour? </p><p>During a moment of journaling and prayer later that afternoon, perhaps to balance out from expressing frustrations, I jotted down a list of favorite things:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The jovial chatter and lilting laughter of locals walking by</li><li>Tropical rain showers on a tin roof, and amazingly loud window-rattling thunder claps</li><li>The sound of tropical birds, especially the very loud Friar Bird, which might be considered annoyingly loud except for the PNG Highlands nostalgia that I experience every time I hear it</li><li>Similarly nostalgic, the distinct body odor of the nationals (odd I know, but it's a potent confirmation we are really in fact here and not just dreaming!)</li><li>An exhausting early morning F3 bootcamp workout, unusually out of breath at this mountain altitude, but rich in the company of missionary friends and a beautiful sunrise</li><li>Many hospital staff with enthusiastic greetings, side hugs, hand holding, rejoicing with our choice to return (in the words of our resident surgeon "we love repeat offenders")</li><li>Returning to my Mowgli roots, climbing trees with the kids</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCtbh8RIFvOQlYfwPedd_ubepy7R3N4oA9B_5dUb3bBCdbxTph599YP5geRPZRXhbPZIfJO72yzhQ6O_B3LDoy5_6ZGOsvXRiGeoql9tsxPO9R1YNvSbD4RSmjteyuDtuTJ2h8tONXVLVtW-tDOYexEi2tSZkwA9EAY326xZfofdoB2m0U1j-itMPhw/s1080/Tree%20climbing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCtbh8RIFvOQlYfwPedd_ubepy7R3N4oA9B_5dUb3bBCdbxTph599YP5geRPZRXhbPZIfJO72yzhQ6O_B3LDoy5_6ZGOsvXRiGeoql9tsxPO9R1YNvSbD4RSmjteyuDtuTJ2h8tONXVLVtW-tDOYexEi2tSZkwA9EAY326xZfofdoB2m0U1j-itMPhw/w400-h300/Tree%20climbing.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I returned to the pediatric ward with Rachel, Pennie, and Solomon on Sunday morning before church to share a devotional with all the patients, caregivers, and staff. Standing up with my "Buk Baibel" I read from Romans 5:1-5 and encouraged them to lean upon God in their time of difficulty - to even rejoice in their suffering as the Lord will respond by conferring His peace and hope. Amid my own struggles, I also found encouragement in these verses:</p><p><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.</span></i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> (Romans 5:1-5)</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCgDZM3DPdLjRTYO9Exr4MbUKKJFMUCn9T6_NiyCrlGAI5fZm1W2Vu2JkrqWxjH0Ahp6ugQ9bsHSJgLsMFDa0EHevrUcE5MFRpbEXenPwHHUwlInnJDmdubdcjyyKqOCmlQkz7RsvegzWBv1iYCaCTiPuPQPSq10asu8tEPEPX3Sd-H13x28S8e_2hQ/s1390/A%20Ward%20Devo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="1271" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCgDZM3DPdLjRTYO9Exr4MbUKKJFMUCn9T6_NiyCrlGAI5fZm1W2Vu2JkrqWxjH0Ahp6ugQ9bsHSJgLsMFDa0EHevrUcE5MFRpbEXenPwHHUwlInnJDmdubdcjyyKqOCmlQkz7RsvegzWBv1iYCaCTiPuPQPSq10asu8tEPEPX3Sd-H13x28S8e_2hQ/w366-h400/A%20Ward%20Devo.jpg" width="366" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqlqlRmOsAn9ocvB8ALDq6GAZkTOUvrn1jEddmW6GqttO4ce_s3k1BNzLOp7Imferg4krxQFS0CwWt6XmUw4Nqi22QjUeL6y1ChkAyZBJ6BU0NoAjHLRMkaaDlBxW3fk1LFzpFQEsd9iKc7pummQ15xyDjGq2maIecqeo9FYkCSjcUmXZfgmuv7e_LQ/s1505/We%20Treat%20Jesus%20Heals.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1505" data-original-width="1198" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqlqlRmOsAn9ocvB8ALDq6GAZkTOUvrn1jEddmW6GqttO4ce_s3k1BNzLOp7Imferg4krxQFS0CwWt6XmUw4Nqi22QjUeL6y1ChkAyZBJ6BU0NoAjHLRMkaaDlBxW3fk1LFzpFQEsd9iKc7pummQ15xyDjGq2maIecqeo9FYkCSjcUmXZfgmuv7e_LQ/w319-h400/We%20Treat%20Jesus%20Heals.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><p>We are now half-way through our first full week here, and the number of extreme medical scenarios that I have already seen is mind-numbing. Please join me in praying for Steven Francis and James Bill (pictures below), two babies on the ward who have congenital heart defects which we can not repair, and from which they will eventually succumb. Please continue to pray for me to have peace in the mayhem (mostly in my head) of successfully diagnosing and treating challenging patients. Please continue to pray for Rachel as she begins teaching a music/art class for the missionary kids, all the while making delicious meals from scratch and homeschooling P&S. And please pray for Pennie and Solomon who of course have contracted a terrific cold, hacking their little lungs out. Did I mention how much we LOVE being here?! Haha, that may not have come through in much of this post, but it is true. God designed us perfectly for this place, for this work, in this time. Praise HIM! :-) </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><u>THE PEDIATRIC WARD</u></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdx5PCW2nyU1G6KxqNnnIPEPoMN9GtI5NPN2ynLnheVw3fHqWxIpgBYu78SWX82ZsmR44UvV8CJAq0HmLTXMPkEjF3coTbmmTvk4DprRFHthhxpKWPV7zVOtA1sP6sWK50mmUChDpDtbVLGTsxprgJCKM8fIeWL7qx1lF1upVjye1BdsumeSYm25Fzvg/s2016/A%20Ward%20Selfie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdx5PCW2nyU1G6KxqNnnIPEPoMN9GtI5NPN2ynLnheVw3fHqWxIpgBYu78SWX82ZsmR44UvV8CJAq0HmLTXMPkEjF3coTbmmTvk4DprRFHthhxpKWPV7zVOtA1sP6sWK50mmUChDpDtbVLGTsxprgJCKM8fIeWL7qx1lF1upVjye1BdsumeSYm25Fzvg/w400-h300/A%20Ward%20Selfie.jpg" title="Pediatric Ward" width="400" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFB4MYI5yg-eh06qq53of8lACqKsBcICLmJ7-6lBAhQtqq53AJHYPdjnnhDGhOUm8vHFKMCn5lLppavM2QRgPHSbQXaXkoUaaMKTSgRX-uh50v7AYgBUkFLIJX8_NNUYPiZx2y_JHKvwhBfg5OZa3lleB-hNIep1haEnS6aLjSS9sMMyqKTa4n86QDTA/s1995/A%20Ward%20Mural%20%231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpg8hVDhU4_mhfc27O6724uEhYgMuu8qS3mqP-Ys_tpbxc7yrM_AbOB4nak7QA6aRoVls9TFb2wl54r5-sOMxCoctiUp6rMWxHPJb8Q33TsmJpPrkMDH6-8qLqxEZ73fMDH3mBC9mQ7XxHQOR7OyJg-QEEBbw6sOMdVhRndWDfkINT90bG4hIX0uj2w/s640/16.5.%20Welcome%20to%20Kudjip.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="640" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpg8hVDhU4_mhfc27O6724uEhYgMuu8qS3mqP-Ys_tpbxc7yrM_AbOB4nak7QA6aRoVls9TFb2wl54r5-sOMxCoctiUp6rMWxHPJb8Q33TsmJpPrkMDH6-8qLqxEZ73fMDH3mBC9mQ7XxHQOR7OyJg-QEEBbw6sOMdVhRndWDfkINT90bG4hIX0uj2w/w400-h151/16.5.%20Welcome%20to%20Kudjip.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>We made it!!!</i></b></span></p><p>Thanks be to God and all of you faithful prayer warriors, we have arrived at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital. We left our house around 7:30am on Tuesday morning (EST), taking a total of five flights from Richmond to DC, then to LA, then to Australia, then to Port Moresby (PNG capitol), then up to Mount Hagen in the Western Highlands, arriving here at Kudjip around 6pm Thursday evening (PNG time), all in all about 44.5 hours in transit. Miracles upon miracles, all the flights were on time and all our luggage made it through! </p><p>While the kids caught a few solids naps during the trip, Rachel and I generally stayed awake to help reset our internal clocks, so you can imagine the gloriously sound sleep we enjoyed last night. We're still walking around in an overtired daze, but I'm certain some of the lightheaded feeling is joyful euphoria being back in PNG - familiar friendly faces, musky cookfire smells, lush flora, verdant misty vistas, and above all, the warm embrace of old friends. </p><p>Our dear friends the Crouch family (Dr Mark, Esther, and kids Anna, Levi, Lucy, and Gabe) hosted us for a delicious homecoming dinner last night, and as we immediately immersed ourselves into kids wrestling and deep conversation, Rachel commented that it literally felt as if we'd never left! It's so true, and as we enjoyed a walk around Station today, meeting and greeting with so many old and new friends, I found myself grinning ear to ear and heart brimming over. It honestly feels like we're home. </p><p>Thank you Jesus for delivering us to this Call, these beautiful people, and for the confirmation we have in our spirits. We are here at just the right time, for just the right divine appointments - to radiate this contagious joy, to share the message of Christ's love, to heal broken bodies and to see Jesus restore broken hearts. <b><i>Praise Him! </i></b></p><p>Ya'll please keep praying as we get settled, especially for Rachel as she's got to nest a bit - unpacking, organizing the house, and the purchase/cleaning/sorting of a couple months worth of groceries. We love knowing you're here with us in prayer! </p><p>And now for what you've all been waiting for - <b>THE PHOTO DUMP</b>: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRzVM5QFsI_iHlZdKkTJIcPMLj2b1Rxj0U3oNgAgYKvarc_TRhiaeAVmIxQ_EaN4sZpunBLRWGGsqNp-9osmC7Wf9367IiEYhbY8oBwpvxXETC6SgC8cKhFqaqrXgU6FHEGh_Diw4Pm14jrgvvl9zBIOf4R193ShrKTRPbLIXE8HYC9Fy7SoUzJZY4A/s640/1.%20Taco%20loaded.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRzVM5QFsI_iHlZdKkTJIcPMLj2b1Rxj0U3oNgAgYKvarc_TRhiaeAVmIxQ_EaN4sZpunBLRWGGsqNp-9osmC7Wf9367IiEYhbY8oBwpvxXETC6SgC8cKhFqaqrXgU6FHEGh_Diw4Pm14jrgvvl9zBIOf4R193ShrKTRPbLIXE8HYC9Fy7SoUzJZY4A/s320/1.%20Taco%20loaded.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmnCvDc83PJIOoiWJxxPUW7pEGOhi3LgfcTvUV9m2SKYcL32h9oJL1HbRv68EeyCqHrvXXIikcRRA4OA3opmvqeZL4ejkxpX9opzgNy4-X0Qb5grIhZA5xdEmH1eGwa8I713Ahj1UJ_m7Bg-4Mr9Iijt9r7q_K0kJ2rgKisXRUpPfvsIoiN8HgkLKddg/s640/2.%20Checking%20Bags.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We are SO EXCITED to return in a week to serve in PNG!!!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Our things are staged ready for careful packing. Our prayers go before us seeking the Lord's blessing for smooth travels and Divine appointments. Our friends and family bestow final farewells and blessings. Our church has commissioned us for the Lord's work to come.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank YOU for your continued encouragement and prayer warrior support for these final days and the long voyage ahead! We are steadily wrapping up a thousand loose ends in our daily life, and so grateful to leave in loving hands our home, work responsibilities, ministries ...everything. God is GOOD!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxv6UWM6tWXGivqKELOTTgxp_jcmX8qL3Hgug2idcKQJkt1hyAgvT87Fgy_KLbgYhZq7RhwbAGGCThMF0E3tqU-7c_107_icZtU-9a2L9Uqrw5-13A2C-JXt0lPIy6O-G9gXC2XXudJQPlX0EEde96spyrffeqhb5MiDoFjOURSW0WlSmso39Tq2Egg/s4032/MR&MRS%20Prayer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxv6UWM6tWXGivqKELOTTgxp_jcmX8qL3Hgug2idcKQJkt1hyAgvT87Fgy_KLbgYhZq7RhwbAGGCThMF0E3tqU-7c_107_icZtU-9a2L9Uqrw5-13A2C-JXt0lPIy6O-G9gXC2XXudJQPlX0EEde96spyrffeqhb5MiDoFjOURSW0WlSmso39Tq2Egg/w300-h400/MR&MRS%20Prayer.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbWgr7dNDYgzCk1u6fwC90VQZHo2djDqSczlSxeFWIac3r6_SHc8zO0KzIzG9Qp0dzwKkrfR9r3OQ-k6vnCnIkm0XjESQA4NZ0h-ZdKnO4GUmYthZrfd8ciEtCsqnngI3JPCKLMk9LJRE3RG638-m2TKsr-54lXvYlCFxBSRUl-P77ryVyWID9f3sxg/s1440/P%20Commissioned.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbWgr7dNDYgzCk1u6fwC90VQZHo2djDqSczlSxeFWIac3r6_SHc8zO0KzIzG9Qp0dzwKkrfR9r3OQ-k6vnCnIkm0XjESQA4NZ0h-ZdKnO4GUmYthZrfd8ciEtCsqnngI3JPCKLMk9LJRE3RG638-m2TKsr-54lXvYlCFxBSRUl-P77ryVyWID9f3sxg/s320/P%20Commissioned.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><i>For we are God's workmanship, </i></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><i>created in Christ Jesus to do good works, </i></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><i>which God prepared in advance for us to do.</i></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">Ephesians 2:10</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></div></div>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-81526099868835920612023-01-31T20:57:00.000-05:002023-01-31T20:57:38.030-05:00Praising & Packing!<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A message from Rachel: <br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><i>We have two praise reports to share!</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">1) We are now fully funded for our time of service in Papua New Guinea this Spring! </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We are overwhelmed with gratitude and humbled to have your financial partnership in doing God’s work at Kudjip - THANK YOU! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">2) Our flights are booked! Thanks to your prayers and the amazing team at World Medical Mission, we have seats all together, and layover times that are ideal when crossing the globe for 40 hours with tiny humans. What a blessing! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><u>PRAYER REQUESTS:</u></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">- That God would prepare our hearts over the next 5 weeks for the ministry and work to be done</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">- That we would be led by the Spirit in scheduling/managing our time as we pack and prepare <br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><i>We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your <b>work of faith</b> and <b>labor of love</b> and <b>steadfastness of hope</b> in our Lord Jesus Christ. </i>- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In HIM, <br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rach, Ted, Pennie & Solomon</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">We told the kiddos to start getting ready… we’re leaving in 5 weeks! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkb5Ubcp22nAsPMhVtz3H7A1b8esxoV5vz_YYtft0rRASNASJDfVzHA4R_DwirirP_ONzxXWUa9fDOltbmik1GZb5wQ-W3e4tUSSXoD5-kLwqTaF0g-YYj-8zfrV6GDhb67UDesf9qn7TIS-0Ld6iwYsRgQtZ9IP0FzAI3fq51AdKz_r4rnQkpb2Nq/s3210/D4397ADE-8294-4C09-95A7-CEA48A35DB7E_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3210" data-original-width="3022" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkb5Ubcp22nAsPMhVtz3H7A1b8esxoV5vz_YYtft0rRASNASJDfVzHA4R_DwirirP_ONzxXWUa9fDOltbmik1GZb5wQ-W3e4tUSSXoD5-kLwqTaF0g-YYj-8zfrV6GDhb67UDesf9qn7TIS-0Ld6iwYsRgQtZ9IP0FzAI3fq51AdKz_r4rnQkpb2Nq/w376-h400/D4397ADE-8294-4C09-95A7-CEA48A35DB7E_1_201_a.heic" width="376" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10499609371912316537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-61780062501515601672023-01-12T22:13:00.000-05:002023-01-12T22:13:49.410-05:008 WEEKS AWAY!<p>Dear Followers, Prayer Warriors, and Supporters,</p><p>We are under <b>EIGHT WEEKS AWAY</b> from our return trip to serve in Papua New Guinea (Wahoo!), and we wanted to write a brief update for those of you who have been praying and following our preparations. </p><p>First, we would like to extend our deepest thanks to so many of you who have financially partnered with us - <i>we couldn't do this without you!</i> It's always exciting for us to see who the Lord brings alongside to join forces for missionary work, and we can not WAIT to see how your investment grows Kingdom fruit!</p><p>We have also secured our travel visas and completed the pre-trip paperwork for our sending agency, <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/medical/world-medical-mission/#serve" target="_blank">World Medical Mission</a>. Next up is the the purchase of flights, and we need you to join us in praying for optimal travel arrangements - seats together, less layover time, and no flight delays/cancellations!</p><p>Finally, we are praying for Divine appointments along the way, and for God to prepare our hearts for the work ahead. <i>Thank you for your prayers!!!</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><u><b>OTHER UPDATES</b></u></p><p style="text-align: center;">Rachel and the kids have been flexing their missionary muscles regularly serving a Homeless Breakfast through our church <a href="https://weag.church/" target="_blank">WEAG</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BR_nuiSHjZC2aWqaWRZTdkMvt8K4rNtJl8Ca7QuUxNMCJwBr_D3XFYt5fFB_n-uWM88hXkGtaISks9Sfq6d5e9-xv5z-zhibTvnZXIfLf5eOKxsU2Rf-dEWGQ2XMVGMWaIsHq5DXwXf0SBzP_LdwakD3UilNVmhY3khCD3Hv7RoxPcDy8LL4C5Ss5g/s2016/Homeless%20Breakfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BR_nuiSHjZC2aWqaWRZTdkMvt8K4rNtJl8Ca7QuUxNMCJwBr_D3XFYt5fFB_n-uWM88hXkGtaISks9Sfq6d5e9-xv5z-zhibTvnZXIfLf5eOKxsU2Rf-dEWGQ2XMVGMWaIsHq5DXwXf0SBzP_LdwakD3UilNVmhY3khCD3Hv7RoxPcDy8LL4C5Ss5g/w400-h300/Homeless%20Breakfast.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">We had the privilege of sharing about our missions work with <b>Richmond Bible Church</b>, and we are blessed to have their partnership in financial and prayer warrior support -<i> praise the Lord!</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlPtAF-ea6qmWSVAPaFQNDg0zD06WaBLRQXN79-YJuBeMf_rWeuNufGB1aojuF5c9yrVP7t_y-1AqpGiXRHFwN3F1kbM43rnlhlDwKfXy7Ymwo-L_swoTCc3n7UF2H6rOvxcUXiLmJxQJMzYeX2Pduf3p5WxK954fu2mCCuW6GrrDxjI3N7tU3iYfrg/s2016/Diane's%20Church.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlPtAF-ea6qmWSVAPaFQNDg0zD06WaBLRQXN79-YJuBeMf_rWeuNufGB1aojuF5c9yrVP7t_y-1AqpGiXRHFwN3F1kbM43rnlhlDwKfXy7Ymwo-L_swoTCc3n7UF2H6rOvxcUXiLmJxQJMzYeX2Pduf3p5WxK954fu2mCCuW6GrrDxjI3N7tU3iYfrg/w400-h300/Diane's%20Church.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ted stepped into a Partner role with his busy Peds practice <a href="https://pahpartners.com/" target="_blank">PAHP</a>. It's a blessing to be part of a team that supports missionary work!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDGZe6gNhCtMl8UyErJpj8gTqoPuJsV5QdAHHK78PoWKL5onfELKG7Wa9wZM1jZNEdKYxvQuSLripy-R5Ca0LMM-XBlyYMrmq0oaIUABa5GNCsEl4quTNjvxLziJI4-ZImbHKSNmJ8vDz1lRs4GeBJ04kgiTwlBFd803gn2-gKrY7YwntiqrakU08ag/s1280/Dr%20H.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="995" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDGZe6gNhCtMl8UyErJpj8gTqoPuJsV5QdAHHK78PoWKL5onfELKG7Wa9wZM1jZNEdKYxvQuSLripy-R5Ca0LMM-XBlyYMrmq0oaIUABa5GNCsEl4quTNjvxLziJI4-ZImbHKSNmJ8vDz1lRs4GeBJ04kgiTwlBFd803gn2-gKrY7YwntiqrakU08ag/s320/Dr%20H.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Penniella, now 6 years old, and Solomon 4.5 years old, have discovered the joy of board games. This one is "Poop Bingo"...haha. (And yes, as usual Solomon is showing off his muscles.)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueaECtpdBo5xNpDIKF3Jvi4Ki5uDu21JsELiOyT0whT_WyK5S-9xJJzPVHFLs7DK2xRmj9-Sjqrz1jrUKaB3y1PwK731qEU8_4hWrH5rlMEEhwSWji3K8K997ivYCVJw-lh3tU76Sdn9GtgREK_8IBF8UjR7v0kWxv_uvrx5rKAbqd08iyfkrKEuV0A/s2016/Game%20Night.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueaECtpdBo5xNpDIKF3Jvi4Ki5uDu21JsELiOyT0whT_WyK5S-9xJJzPVHFLs7DK2xRmj9-Sjqrz1jrUKaB3y1PwK731qEU8_4hWrH5rlMEEhwSWji3K8K997ivYCVJw-lh3tU76Sdn9GtgREK_8IBF8UjR7v0kWxv_uvrx5rKAbqd08iyfkrKEuV0A/s320/Game%20Night.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ted had another successful hunting season, and we give thanks to God for the provision of delicious (and healthy) venison for the next year. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdG5HWD76Ees33_zWMqPhbUQmAEc1gjLuiCWesPtVCSvzWISRLt9NjCdKy9BEFg_H7mgKu2HiFnLVp7js2jHpvi0NAKtHGYsdT0QOl0BBARGXE65cZvhSVUSzX0vqQDitpygd3iAMrLMZIyxWKuTLhZjejpZfSAQbwYcXVKuJn8hmxGycYA3EiXLtwGw/s1544/Hunting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdG5HWD76Ees33_zWMqPhbUQmAEc1gjLuiCWesPtVCSvzWISRLt9NjCdKy9BEFg_H7mgKu2HiFnLVp7js2jHpvi0NAKtHGYsdT0QOl0BBARGXE65cZvhSVUSzX0vqQDitpygd3iAMrLMZIyxWKuTLhZjejpZfSAQbwYcXVKuJn8hmxGycYA3EiXLtwGw/s320/Hunting.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3ihch20W8M1S0WkrKf_0OKQRcxh1PXf03AxDz83302IzsJvVv_-MOYf2di6Q1jHHCRsO3ZdlIuId3ooypXgH0AqCFXITju55GMqMualfFRtXm3sqh9Hiv10jJb8fr94KgJbUvc2octDWi5KVhJJPu64tvlgaZzf4HCExqHma9gdr3hiZtTYVqA0gfQ/s2016/High%20Crown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3ihch20W8M1S0WkrKf_0OKQRcxh1PXf03AxDz83302IzsJvVv_-MOYf2di6Q1jHHCRsO3ZdlIuId3ooypXgH0AqCFXITju55GMqMualfFRtXm3sqh9Hiv10jJb8fr94KgJbUvc2octDWi5KVhJJPu64tvlgaZzf4HCExqHma9gdr3hiZtTYVqA0gfQ/s320/High%20Crown.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Funny picture of the family this Fall when we participated in a Turkey trot. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjrI-xb6a7m8KmdTZfavnxLQtxaGoo45zJNSzXjHg35Y7w4YImiS4aHAmTZOLb0SHzRah6y0SpvBLyhvu8GM_4quIDNPAMpY3jwroQ4UlCI-15XY6XM6alZF8TIctQRPkP61-uKkp4QC3LXvuThV661-4XB4kIWsOAnCA2aGW0crSpzMqjDsyHIXiVw/s2016/Mill%20Hill%20Run.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjrI-xb6a7m8KmdTZfavnxLQtxaGoo45zJNSzXjHg35Y7w4YImiS4aHAmTZOLb0SHzRah6y0SpvBLyhvu8GM_4quIDNPAMpY3jwroQ4UlCI-15XY6XM6alZF8TIctQRPkP61-uKkp4QC3LXvuThV661-4XB4kIWsOAnCA2aGW0crSpzMqjDsyHIXiVw/s320/Mill%20Hill%20Run.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And we celebrated some birthdays - Ted's 40th, Pennie's 6th, and Rachel's 39th </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjivzTMZpCyTJwwjZtgMVmWRQCCy3r-scIdYb5g0y6O4xKhEZRqMvWJug08sKd33oGQLcTaJ7Lj17Z6aqHUiuF6Q7irZ1zOgpUKpq4u9s98B08IkMBvDOzGpRfzt7-Zuyn9NmABzFdbi6wy1yChuxfoMgSMgJUOGAT1tCI5XwqIL0T-mVi2ri4u_P4zA/s2016/T%20Bday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Ted dropped a massive oak tree in the back yard, and everyone has been pitching in to help cut it up. The firewood has been primarily going to a needy family in the community who heat their home with a wood stove during the cold winter months. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAm77yEzkiz0ZSGcNYk_dsEVJyM4NhrE4gumjKQbDzKNx8Am671DBbIGiJFPEdjKbxLx5zUhsMDDCkfCnxglES_Psn1DUzt8gXwZxAXQR1zx1EL0VHoosPVhQDv0ISlGAdD3P6ONb9oTzm9ETsdqV5WTbQ8l85W6hnaP0D1hrHzl77_R7Hj-HSm-AK1w/s2016/Tree%20Work.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAm77yEzkiz0ZSGcNYk_dsEVJyM4NhrE4gumjKQbDzKNx8Am671DBbIGiJFPEdjKbxLx5zUhsMDDCkfCnxglES_Psn1DUzt8gXwZxAXQR1zx1EL0VHoosPVhQDv0ISlGAdD3P6ONb9oTzm9ETsdqV5WTbQ8l85W6hnaP0D1hrHzl77_R7Hj-HSm-AK1w/s320/Tree%20Work.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">That's all for now! :-) Keep praying for us friends.</p></div>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-65217864043047257512022-10-31T21:13:00.001-04:002022-11-01T07:33:05.865-04:00Partnering with us<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03RxLZCcdyjsWm8DN2n5DTT-D0IyXueTq8QyCaIzgYeVkJ6YIX1umTJvdBRNkjupj9HFFyh8M2ti0sO_GzJCw9nzVXzCCWmP4QD3N4pNFx0ex-0gaVi7v9R_yA6JP5xwyKr7rFJRqXbHPfDAvvEwtgxL5WNvqWn8H1HHfvsY8_q0ljM0lOKQv2tkQoA/s2560/Fam%20Photo%20for%20Cards%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="2560" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03RxLZCcdyjsWm8DN2n5DTT-D0IyXueTq8QyCaIzgYeVkJ6YIX1umTJvdBRNkjupj9HFFyh8M2ti0sO_GzJCw9nzVXzCCWmP4QD3N4pNFx0ex-0gaVi7v9R_yA6JP5xwyKr7rFJRqXbHPfDAvvEwtgxL5WNvqWn8H1HHfvsY8_q0ljM0lOKQv2tkQoA/w400-h266/Fam%20Photo%20for%20Cards%20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello friends and family – </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We are so excited to share that our passports are renewed and preparations are well under way for our return to Papua New Guinea this Spring! We will be once again serving at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in the Western Highlands through March & April to help fill in while a full-time missionary physician is on leave. A large portion of our preparations is raising the funds needed to cover the cost of travel to and from the field. If you feel led to partner with us in this way, please see below. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">During this time of preparation, we also value your prayers for: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> - Approval of our volunteer visas</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> - Favor in obtaining the most appropriate flights</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> - Raising the funds needed to go</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b><i>THANK YOU !!!</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">HOW TO PARTNER WITH US FINANCIALLY</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Financial contributions to either of our missions accounts are tax-deductible and will support travel and food/lodging while we serve at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- To contribute towards Ted & Rachel’s expenses through our Samaritan's Purse Account, <a href="http://hendersonsinmissions.blogspot.com/p/donate_31.html" target="_blank">click HERE to access the "HELP U$ GO" tab</a> on our missions blog</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">- To contribute towards Pennie & Solomon’s expenses through our church missions account, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lKLU2W08T6gXuqrSp7BkaWQ5aexfOanx/view" target="_blank">click HERE to access/print the SUPPORT CARD</a> (pictured below), and follow the instructions on the card. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">NOTE: Samaritan’s Purse does not permit missionary funds to be used for children under age 13. Donations to Pennie & Solomon’s travel expenses will go through our church missions account.</span></i>)</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgRrX8vysVnkMN9xJ1CGQ9e3eD1XWqsVY3NNo4JrK8dPPMUqbaDZP-D-7Tsra6Xw9sub-r34fFLfVVnOqpGsPXEgSb1fPYfqRRgWFslUu6RA0aa3yBiAHMoLXOMXl9AlcGjmcKEV_k8J1cUwDCg8Lo0Dr-BENgBZm74ZLGdqfS4W4TSJ_6t5xt2XOUw/s950/Support%20Slip%20PIC.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="950" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgRrX8vysVnkMN9xJ1CGQ9e3eD1XWqsVY3NNo4JrK8dPPMUqbaDZP-D-7Tsra6Xw9sub-r34fFLfVVnOqpGsPXEgSb1fPYfqRRgWFslUu6RA0aa3yBiAHMoLXOMXl9AlcGjmcKEV_k8J1cUwDCg8Lo0Dr-BENgBZm74ZLGdqfS4W4TSJ_6t5xt2XOUw/w320-h203/Support%20Slip%20PIC.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div><br /></div></div><p></p>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-67850673973370504572022-09-20T18:55:00.001-04:002022-09-21T10:19:27.513-04:00PFR 2022 & Testimony Video!<p>Dear Readers,</p><p>We have just returned from an exciting weekend at the <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/medical/world-medical-mission/" target="_blank">World Medical Mission</a> annual conference <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/medical/prescription-for-renewal/" target="_blank"><i>Prescription for Renewal</i></a>. This conference serves to provide CME credits for medical professionals interested in learning more about international medical missions work, while also inspiring their interest in serving abroad. This year's theme verse came from 1st Corinthians 15:58 -</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>“<i>Therefore, my beloved brethren, </i><i>be steadfast, immovable, </i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>always abounding in the work of the Lord, </b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>knowing that your labor in the Lord </i></b><b><i>is not in vain</i></b><b><i>.</i>”</b></p><p>Many former and current missionaries attend the conference to give lectures, and this year they invited me to give two breakout lectures. The first covered the diagnosis and management of malnutrition while the second provided guidance on how to bring family into the mission field. Rachel joined me to help present this second lecture while Pennie and Solomon behaved very well coloring in the first row. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppd_wnnN_eXghvYypO2Ha__PmWfa-H32uE2ZkotXUopj5OjdJUD4_B_Xj-9Ho7grHjCwn5Pp8r7_AclXjK5m4JvXTM3-NYrqQfg4PtGjjiQsTcPG2MPoVrF3WeQZnxzt21KpCao3SHpDBWQEUzBDJd03FirsPI2ag3BI_hZkQ5m7z9mY6Jy7GpCBaZA/s4032/PFR22%20Lecture%20%231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppd_wnnN_eXghvYypO2Ha__PmWfa-H32uE2ZkotXUopj5OjdJUD4_B_Xj-9Ho7grHjCwn5Pp8r7_AclXjK5m4JvXTM3-NYrqQfg4PtGjjiQsTcPG2MPoVrF3WeQZnxzt21KpCao3SHpDBWQEUzBDJd03FirsPI2ag3BI_hZkQ5m7z9mY6Jy7GpCBaZA/w200-h150/PFR22%20Lecture%20%231.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkG8_vi59B1p5EmnqPMnxaoff_O5G9Fq0_CKeXMuiStxUmP_gUrut5Iqt7df4BBFwmXOoG5-a4iP4FPschlmmE00sHXQahGW_GysFHv5eFrn4-s8fzty_VnuXQ1NI3T7AcC4uoFKPDABFl8B8-JPwhrEj16EbY80mpFwS3D11jGCcoz7xTPaZzrX245w/s4032/PFR22%20Lecture%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkG8_vi59B1p5EmnqPMnxaoff_O5G9Fq0_CKeXMuiStxUmP_gUrut5Iqt7df4BBFwmXOoG5-a4iP4FPschlmmE00sHXQahGW_GysFHv5eFrn4-s8fzty_VnuXQ1NI3T7AcC4uoFKPDABFl8B8-JPwhrEj16EbY80mpFwS3D11jGCcoz7xTPaZzrX245w/w200-h150/PFR22%20Lecture%20%232.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifD9JqxN2j3cIwLQ1GDX89jjgyZlrfxBfz-jrBY8qCkqV86-qYLqPvswZdy7FsTKg0VW2zGufPw4nYG0P6Qmbx9BWOZXZ9VZ2NRokY4NIrA_8LT8-NBvpW6CfS8kYIekN4JRJaZd7QMO0sqVfqINZmiINChJ17c4R3KncpoUeIgFwTZq2AvGut_Co6UA/s4032/PFR22%20Lecture%20%234%20(Rach).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifD9JqxN2j3cIwLQ1GDX89jjgyZlrfxBfz-jrBY8qCkqV86-qYLqPvswZdy7FsTKg0VW2zGufPw4nYG0P6Qmbx9BWOZXZ9VZ2NRokY4NIrA_8LT8-NBvpW6CfS8kYIekN4JRJaZd7QMO0sqVfqINZmiINChJ17c4R3KncpoUeIgFwTZq2AvGut_Co6UA/w200-h150/PFR22%20Lecture%20%234%20(Rach).jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUa6LIt332On6-snjXIdZnYbVv_Dlg5YRbLxHX8W5CjPYefNweLHZtNDNZAyIQfHceDWETZfG4QQk42CdgyghyyYUmwy4iAER0r5xVKMHFH8ePkbBCHKJFGmSljZO3w2SgROucPZjJitLHuXLVVBUJOHP6K9J0zkdiLoYTyf_X8mOqlewsSPUjSJwtw/s4032/PFR22%20Lecture%20%235%20(P&S).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUa6LIt332On6-snjXIdZnYbVv_Dlg5YRbLxHX8W5CjPYefNweLHZtNDNZAyIQfHceDWETZfG4QQk42CdgyghyyYUmwy4iAER0r5xVKMHFH8ePkbBCHKJFGmSljZO3w2SgROucPZjJitLHuXLVVBUJOHP6K9J0zkdiLoYTyf_X8mOqlewsSPUjSJwtw/w200-h150/PFR22%20Lecture%20%235%20(P&S).jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p>In addition, I had the most wonderful honor of giving a <i>Testimony from the Field</i> in front of the entire assembly on opening night. <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/the-birth-of-world-medical-mission/" target="_blank">Dr Richard Furman</a> who co-founded World Medical introduced me, and the Holy Spirit walked my shaking heart through 10 minutes of sharing our missions story and encouraging the assembly to consider their own commitment to regular missions work. I would have considered the testimony a flop for having forgotten half of what I intended to say, except for the duration of the conference I was pulled aside over and over by other attendees saying how moved they were by the Holy Spirit. <i>Thanks be to God! </i>And my sincerest thanks to you MANY prayer warriors out there who encouraged me to have faith the Lord would give me the right words to say. (Rachel was kind enough to video the testimony - <b><i>CLICK BELOW TO WATCH</i></b>.)<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K_PYWQX2j5k" width="320" youtube-src-id="K_PYWQX2j5k"></iframe></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFgZ2DHYBTdlG1OhV7101AmS1GLxFW5ofnWMUDSlRi17Z4zvG8-ZEmEUBxfRJ7TdkOauAcyrfMQNyRM8eSbz2YKn5Zp04HifkcCql-vHoYT1tXz4GB62lGUpvfHE5ArjRym5_61quXxrfRw6okLwfD9eiV889la3gudH_70N2gmONMtMNjF2ltpOnGg/s1800/PFR22%20Testimony%20%231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFgZ2DHYBTdlG1OhV7101AmS1GLxFW5ofnWMUDSlRi17Z4zvG8-ZEmEUBxfRJ7TdkOauAcyrfMQNyRM8eSbz2YKn5Zp04HifkcCql-vHoYT1tXz4GB62lGUpvfHE5ArjRym5_61quXxrfRw6okLwfD9eiV889la3gudH_70N2gmONMtMNjF2ltpOnGg/w400-h266/PFR22%20Testimony%20%231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-FFGk_Wydt5Sx-QjhQaldHIZfx9kkTtovZAwQS0MDZkWd-Tjqnb2aTFWm97XxMT47_4HMrTBV9C_84Xj_HyrNwFeAXMvIHVjFKvoaLKL_MmFRAWDULMq7qf5p3OsLfRAfQNV_l90nvRVWF7A4kp42SLJWDhSwsadKLVHUEJn_3tBbJKLS5MWeICUIw/s1800/PFR22%20Testimony%20%233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-FFGk_Wydt5Sx-QjhQaldHIZfx9kkTtovZAwQS0MDZkWd-Tjqnb2aTFWm97XxMT47_4HMrTBV9C_84Xj_HyrNwFeAXMvIHVjFKvoaLKL_MmFRAWDULMq7qf5p3OsLfRAfQNV_l90nvRVWF7A4kp42SLJWDhSwsadKLVHUEJn_3tBbJKLS5MWeICUIw/w400-h266/PFR22%20Testimony%20%233.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The cherry on top of this amazing conference was spending time with a number of missionary legends like Dr Dick Furman (co-founder of WMM), Dr Ed Morrow (former Director of WMM), Scott Hughett (current Director WMM), and of course getting to meet the legendary <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/franklin-graham/" target="_blank">Franklin Graham</a> (who you may recall anointed my life for Jesus when I was just 8 years old - <a href="https://hendersonsinmissions.blogspot.com/2015/04/coincidence.html" target="_blank">see Blog post from 4/26/15</a>). It was also great to spend time with a couple missionary legends who have served many times at Kudjip, namely <a href="http://azobgyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Allen Sawyer</a> (ObGyn) and Felix Martin Del Campo (Dentistry). </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://video.samaritanspurse.org/medical-professionals-attend-prescription-for-renewal/" target="_blank">Click HERE to see conference highlights produced by Samaritan's Purse</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4wYOyhH79S3oKMRHdtOqxnNaULeBMafj9P-E7_11fZr44N4p_V0Gcydi7Dugh-_AFzMP3adeWR-OQazWxSwEa8BIRXBPNqerwwh43x0jqjABnHACZmrOvYkQEHu4SQWv1MiaiBDFSAEIEQeosY_rRh8SjHk4IXYJQVmPjL8lgluNuiul6aE7uWFsag/s1800/PFR22%20-%20T%20and%20F.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4wYOyhH79S3oKMRHdtOqxnNaULeBMafj9P-E7_11fZr44N4p_V0Gcydi7Dugh-_AFzMP3adeWR-OQazWxSwEa8BIRXBPNqerwwh43x0jqjABnHACZmrOvYkQEHu4SQWv1MiaiBDFSAEIEQeosY_rRh8SjHk4IXYJQVmPjL8lgluNuiul6aE7uWFsag/w400-h266/PFR22%20-%20T%20and%20F.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Another joy at the conference was getting to see my cousin, <a href="https://hendersonsattenwek.com/" target="_blank">Dr Fraser Henderson Jr</a>, who is currently serving at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya through WMM's <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/medical/post-residency-program/" target="_blank">Post-Residency Program</a>. Granted, I only saw a picture of him, but it was wonderful nonetheless! (<i>SO proud of you Fraser!</i>)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfW3sJkxicq3Esxh4aVIKCFsj-DAPAEPnw38i5OJbJDcAHHZJhlDPRPUuoIMYg9-LmYkxkgRlVxwn1lKV-7lomxoGRCkJHvuJiANR9aB4EC-Kt2GeccH3DG445grpQct4Ofm3H6D0MOtHYC1JULHCfacy2kbdl2LOShL4qT2Wur3hRcTg2N3vkpOTVQ/s2560/PFR22%20with%20Fraser.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="2041" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfW3sJkxicq3Esxh4aVIKCFsj-DAPAEPnw38i5OJbJDcAHHZJhlDPRPUuoIMYg9-LmYkxkgRlVxwn1lKV-7lomxoGRCkJHvuJiANR9aB4EC-Kt2GeccH3DG445grpQct4Ofm3H6D0MOtHYC1JULHCfacy2kbdl2LOShL4qT2Wur3hRcTg2N3vkpOTVQ/w319-h400/PFR22%20with%20Fraser.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><p>Looking back on the PFR conference, I am still reeling with seeing the Lord's hand at work - using our missions story to bless and inspire others, so many Divine appointments with brothers and sisters pursuing Kingdom work, feeling affirmed in our placement with World Medical, and the Spirit challenging me to consider new ways to define and serve our Call. </p><p>For us and the work at hand, please pray the Lord's blessing and guidance. Our return trip to Papua New Guinea will be here before we know it!</p><p>All our love and thanks, Ted & Rachel</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheP1jqwgKrheS5kcjrLn48jvswXgtDHMG6wQy0rSXAsL4mApVvp17OC1ps1y-51KpcFpn96gfwjO12QTRkAnbNslw554lTOB5BFpwUaYiMycbm-a96r3DOOQF4ZM5U5ByExY6UcJYaaKBH6AyyPvqI1HreJA48hIeu2U8STzddCMcHcLoNumClnTyn9g/s4032/PFR22%20Lecture%20%233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheP1jqwgKrheS5kcjrLn48jvswXgtDHMG6wQy0rSXAsL4mApVvp17OC1ps1y-51KpcFpn96gfwjO12QTRkAnbNslw554lTOB5BFpwUaYiMycbm-a96r3DOOQF4ZM5U5ByExY6UcJYaaKBH6AyyPvqI1HreJA48hIeu2U8STzddCMcHcLoNumClnTyn9g/w480-h640/PFR22%20Lecture%20%233.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-34666401178680618002022-09-12T22:26:00.004-04:002022-09-14T11:49:06.469-04:002023 Return to PNG!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Praise the Lord dear friends, we are <b>6 months</b> out from a return trip to Papua New Guinea!!! Please join us in praying over the preparations to come.</i></span></div><br />Many of you who have followed our missions journey already know the Lord has called us to serve at <a href="https://nazhealth.org/hospital/" target="_blank">Kudjip Nazarene Hospital</a> in the Western Highlands of PNG on a short term (2-3 month) basis every other year. This would not be possible without my amazing Pediatric Practice in Richmond, Virginia who permits my leave of absence every other year. Thank you <a href="https://pahpartners.com/" target="_blank">PAHP</a> family! <br /><br />Since our last trip to PNG in early 2020, the pandemic whirlwind disrupted and delayed our expected return this past Spring, but God’s timing is <b>perfect</b> and we are deeply thankful to be back on track for returning this March 2023.<div><br /></div><div>As it has been quite some time since our last post I have a number of updates to share with you, and more to come in future posts! (<i>...and yes, Pennie & Solomon are growing up fast!</i>) <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmf9b7DOJL_VQNk0TKmRfICnvl4GdgzMOtUYSAFujxzqdC6mCKRcz8v5LvEBR3UTaQ1t3CbXI2ImVCJfUradRkKgOIXJx7GWC22UzLi6Sqi5xzuTlCIfx78oFF4GMZfc_Qz0wJ3IjcSVDwwJ3FhWOVaXRAhh_8rcyPk9uzngKz7jJkuKcjNyYlVAR4g/s3167/Hendo%20Fam.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3167" data-original-width="2676" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmf9b7DOJL_VQNk0TKmRfICnvl4GdgzMOtUYSAFujxzqdC6mCKRcz8v5LvEBR3UTaQ1t3CbXI2ImVCJfUradRkKgOIXJx7GWC22UzLi6Sqi5xzuTlCIfx78oFF4GMZfc_Qz0wJ3IjcSVDwwJ3FhWOVaXRAhh_8rcyPk9uzngKz7jJkuKcjNyYlVAR4g/s320/Hendo%20Fam.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Upon our return in May 2020 from a wild and wonderful three months of pandemic missions in PNG, we found our American society in turmoil - fear and isolation affecting every relationship and customary friendliness/functionality. <br /><br />As with past missions trips, it’s always challenging to reacclimatize to a fast paced first world enslaved to financial security and the facade of appearing to have it all together. Returning in the midst of a pandemic was all the more confounding - suspicion in every glance, hoarding supplies, facial expressions hidden by masks - it was the brokenness of humanity on display. <br /><br />But with the same heart that led us to stay in PNG when the Pandemic was declared, we continued Stateside to choose relationships over fear. The Bible study group we have hosted for many years was virtual for a short time, then back in person as soon as possible. We hugged and broke bread with those comfortable doing so, and we applied our Holy Spirit filter to endure the barrage of a culture battered by polarizing views. <br /><br />In my practice it took all of 2020 and most of 2021 before we began to see a return of our patient population needing to catch up on 2 years of check ups, and they brought with them an entirely new kind of mental illness. Children presented with a form of PTSD born in isolation from normal socialization, where they had been immersed in a toxic wasteland of electronics and indoctrinated with Covid paranoia. To this day we are still chipping away at the wreckage. <br /><br />A year ago we began planning for a 2022 return trip to PNG, but as we came to learn, this was our timing, not God’s. My practice had lost multiple providers during the Pandemic, and expected more provider transitions to come - one going part time, one retiring, and a season of hiring new staff while electing new shareholders/partners. My departure in the midst of these transitions just didn’t make sense. While our call to missions is predominant, I am also called to honor and serve my practice. Yes, Rachel and I were briefly disappointed, but the Lord gave us a Spirit of peace and patience and it was not long before He showed His hand. Within the span of five months my older sister and two of Rachel’s close friends were all diagnosed with cancer, and the Lord kept us nearby to love and help, which we could not have done on the other side of the World! Many times it seems we learn the hard way, but God’s timing is always perfect!<br /><br />This summer Rachel and I prayerfully returned to seeking the Lord’s blessing for our return trip to PNG. <b>Praise GOD</b>, the necessary doors have opened and we are now confirmed for an eight week trip in March and April 2023. This brings us to the present, as we prepare to spend two months in the mission field, and where we will need your prayer support!<br /><br /><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;"><i>PLEASE PRAY:</i></span></u></b><br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">For my Pediatric Practice - scheduling all my amazing patients on either side of the trip, and wisdom in coordinating other adjustments</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">For our Travel Visas and other PNG paperwork to be finalized</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">For raising Prayer & Financial Support (<i>more details to come in a future post, so PLEASE share this Blog with others!</i>)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">And for preparing our kids’ hearts to understand why we love these missionaries and Highland people and deeply desire to be there with them. </span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><i>"Therefore, my beloved brethren, </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><i>be <b>STEADFAST</b>,</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><i>immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><i>knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>~1 Corinthians 15:58</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNSYbE2DeMuEGnDle8nMKwfllvmzLr3BCaFY0dXoSEHzKUh5DhVpnicpR7ctVkx0PP8fk9Mskhh4lwL01hvFjOe6HodJoE3-EbZ49Yz2KJgqlHpSormrly67bHUyHgKILg9DROYULQV-tJP525r4zqGk_aeB1Eb606oQTKyGiddacYLUGb2KvFtqZMGQ/s4032/IMG_6324.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNSYbE2DeMuEGnDle8nMKwfllvmzLr3BCaFY0dXoSEHzKUh5DhVpnicpR7ctVkx0PP8fk9Mskhh4lwL01hvFjOe6HodJoE3-EbZ49Yz2KJgqlHpSormrly67bHUyHgKILg9DROYULQV-tJP525r4zqGk_aeB1Eb606oQTKyGiddacYLUGb2KvFtqZMGQ/s320/IMG_6324.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div></div>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-91177900006930942552021-03-22T21:46:00.000-04:002021-03-22T21:46:22.409-04:002021 UPDATE & PRAYER REQUEST<p>Dear Blog Readers,</p><p>Greetings to you all in Jesus Name. We hope 2021 and recent Spring weather has brought a fresh measure of hope and life to you all. For us, it feels like a lifetime ago we returned Stateside from PNG to find a strange new world of Covid precautions and toilet paper stockpiles. But we launched back into our life here in Richmond VA with great enthusiasm, seeing family and friends wherever possible, and embracing a healthy variety of home projects, church responsibilities and workplace challenges. </p><p>Penniella and Solomon continued to speak a smattering of Pidgin words or phrases which kindled warm memories of our months in missions, and we were frequently asked to by them to review pictures of their friends and favorite places at Kudjip Station. We have not ceased in praying for our dear Kudjip family, both the missionaries and the nationals, who have worked overtime through a pandemic drought in volunteers to bring medical care to the Highland people. </p><p>Of note, Dr. Erin Meier (Medical Director at Kudjip) recently posted a Blog detailing how the burden of Covid illness has only recently (a full year after the rest of the World) begun to take it's toll in PNG. <i><a href="http://erininpng.blogspot.com/2021/03/and-so-it-begins.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ErinInPng+%28Erin+in+PNG%29" target="_blank">!!!CLICK HERE TO READ HER BLOG!!!</a></i> As a result the hospital is facing new Governmental restrictions, community fears, and a number of their own staff testing positive. PLEASE JOIN US IN PRAYING for Kudjip Hospital, the missionaries, the national staff, and all of Papua New Guinea. </p><p>We have now surpassed the one year mark between trips to PNG, and have already started some of the application process for our return in early 2022. We thank God every day for His Call to serve both here and in PNG, and we are so thankful for you all. Your prayer support and encouragement is a constant example of God's love and provision in our lives. </p><p>For Him, </p><p>Ted, Rachel, Penniella, and Solomon</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RO1hWB9UXm_3vKkRVVgvT6GW9OIOzkvhMHpSQSk909nIykaKw0KcL-Zx62tgA1QgRA3RbmVAMoipdIJ1kxFKKZHilLHBwojy4QxYU3txvl3ir07Ij-4PJIo7mIv2R995kHuE3XSMGe_8/s2048/%2521FamPhoto2020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7RO1hWB9UXm_3vKkRVVgvT6GW9OIOzkvhMHpSQSk909nIykaKw0KcL-Zx62tgA1QgRA3RbmVAMoipdIJ1kxFKKZHilLHBwojy4QxYU3txvl3ir07Ij-4PJIo7mIv2R995kHuE3XSMGe_8/w400-h266/%2521FamPhoto2020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-91072474026534445812020-05-30T12:12:00.001-04:002022-08-01T21:42:19.679-04:00A Few More!Hey folks! We have landed in LA, and everyone is holding together pretty well. Three planes down, two to go! <div><br /></div><div>Wanted to share a few more pictures from our little farewell party that Esther Crouch shared with us, and a few pics taken on our way home.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Thanks for all your terrific prayer support!!!</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL71QBWYlYspQEduDEBYIgGZ8tP5XAxqiPki1OdFy_3aicgwOay3GU4Mob_7oOpEuht1JTV9PrKSMZndTPcWtRxO7NCGKAYMEt5YCIf-5FEhDWO9FMxVAqqUVg39mqA4dKWS26UUmrdXEbEEHYC9I32-I2L5XJALrV_ClhRwTtiN6lucuQ5q9knzRJ1A/s1080/7b7d19ff-7b9c-41e3-aff8-89e6ecc60239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL71QBWYlYspQEduDEBYIgGZ8tP5XAxqiPki1OdFy_3aicgwOay3GU4Mob_7oOpEuht1JTV9PrKSMZndTPcWtRxO7NCGKAYMEt5YCIf-5FEhDWO9FMxVAqqUVg39mqA4dKWS26UUmrdXEbEEHYC9I32-I2L5XJALrV_ClhRwTtiN6lucuQ5q9knzRJ1A/s320/7b7d19ff-7b9c-41e3-aff8-89e6ecc60239.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The fact that this day has also marked 15 years of marital bliss only compounded the joy and emotions.<br /><br />I started the day attending my usual F3 workout, this time led by Flex, who Rocky and I breathlessly followed into fitness glory. I have taught him well! We culminated the morning with a ceremonial handing off of the F3-PNG shovel flag, and a prayer of blessing for my flights home, and for these fine men to carry on the good work that has been started. <div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo9fAvzf5zbOElu6pAmwUkjJ60qetQPRZUpc9pCWF9zw0KDb87MIwChmpmWJYZbSSr13O1tw3sMhFq810IHPCsoUl242cloEQIBPFvZz9u62WV1zT4xx5jV3WtSd1r1pq4iIyN5hdoQ-bSuxJ2ps060hJ91tThsdfilPKT9QUYjz7Y-52RLF592YKYQ/s800/IMG_6876.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCo9fAvzf5zbOElu6pAmwUkjJ60qetQPRZUpc9pCWF9zw0KDb87MIwChmpmWJYZbSSr13O1tw3sMhFq810IHPCsoUl242cloEQIBPFvZz9u62WV1zT4xx5jV3WtSd1r1pq4iIyN5hdoQ-bSuxJ2ps060hJ91tThsdfilPKT9QUYjz7Y-52RLF592YKYQ/s320/IMG_6876.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkSWIaz1Ke9V4uFMTA5VerxJ3b1hOw3aJ3Y9anJMaEkmsIBwoOFmjFJ6jb1YFmdDCNDB7swaMUO_r6vjqqCAGzmF5j14ka9zEzTBvbbyd72HVL0z25kWCnnfsR-Z7fG2-lzprTsf5qKhw9ovzel7ifZkJukfs2LNZb-C1sHDXuWCph9TEzP3yYQNkjg/s580/IMG_6878.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkSWIaz1Ke9V4uFMTA5VerxJ3b1hOw3aJ3Y9anJMaEkmsIBwoOFmjFJ6jb1YFmdDCNDB7swaMUO_r6vjqqCAGzmF5j14ka9zEzTBvbbyd72HVL0z25kWCnnfsR-Z7fG2-lzprTsf5qKhw9ovzel7ifZkJukfs2LNZb-C1sHDXuWCph9TEzP3yYQNkjg/s320/IMG_6878.JPEG" width="243" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg7MxKCz3OvcdmSZV_eiY555ofpeCzJDUatGCs-msJ9iFcCC1rY2xUTRutAqtYqHqJvAmUO3IephE-V55taLWbCi-WQN61m5tFHYNEwE1VbuxFTtD_uTqlXSVR3LaXPnMr49Pvae28rN7HC6nBuwlQv1wcwJRa8MVM3XMlw1tTb1k6Uc-K3KPPHK8N9Q/s711/IMG_6880.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="574" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg7MxKCz3OvcdmSZV_eiY555ofpeCzJDUatGCs-msJ9iFcCC1rY2xUTRutAqtYqHqJvAmUO3IephE-V55taLWbCi-WQN61m5tFHYNEwE1VbuxFTtD_uTqlXSVR3LaXPnMr49Pvae28rN7HC6nBuwlQv1wcwJRa8MVM3XMlw1tTb1k6Uc-K3KPPHK8N9Q/s320/IMG_6880.JPEG" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I picked a handful of pretty flowers on my run home, and presented them to my bride of 15 years with all the romance of our early teenage courtship. She accepted them kindly while cunningly evading my sweaty embrace. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUI-smS6KNuZHaeHoDFSY3iWMG4CosNV-UgrOhYLqSMI2u6e8uq4xIZb-lUMITDIxSEpkE5IFw2uP6_KkRHZQOH5iE1wlmbIZgp4rzQhLcUnGIwq3RuykAkgEPgXW2KXGC1e0TSx04DSCQ45mfzeGGQnDKUkYaujeuBm4Joy5yqhwi1Oy04Z51czH2g/s2048/IMG_6860.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUI-smS6KNuZHaeHoDFSY3iWMG4CosNV-UgrOhYLqSMI2u6e8uq4xIZb-lUMITDIxSEpkE5IFw2uP6_KkRHZQOH5iE1wlmbIZgp4rzQhLcUnGIwq3RuykAkgEPgXW2KXGC1e0TSx04DSCQ45mfzeGGQnDKUkYaujeuBm4Joy5yqhwi1Oy04Z51czH2g/s320/IMG_6860.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>After a quick shower and a few hungry drags of delicious PNG Highlands coffee, I joined Rachel to wake up the kids. Rachel usually claims a cuddly Pennie while I free a hungry Solomon from the confines of his crib. For the past month or two he has grinned ear to ear and repeatedly said “<i>NANA!!!</i>” after being woken up, as he has discovered a voracious love for bananas. Well, his Papa enjoys giving him the things he loves, so the boy frequently inhales an entire banana while we get through the diaper & clothes changing process. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTbhdAW1wFNQwXKvmPtRd_LDrEqPDAHloRWww8F7TpqIawnEAaO9Q2E87a7NGROcKRHSDrFMGoBztzNJerCkPZmq6y_13ykKbbk7uInKmrBES07w9Tdn-YYXTZGlClql7XkM3QSsKVjlgf0sXMn6CHIgUdq0OkY-DH2djfTkUwBYyF7As-KBBa1sHmw/s1334/IMG_6906.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTbhdAW1wFNQwXKvmPtRd_LDrEqPDAHloRWww8F7TpqIawnEAaO9Q2E87a7NGROcKRHSDrFMGoBztzNJerCkPZmq6y_13ykKbbk7uInKmrBES07w9Tdn-YYXTZGlClql7XkM3QSsKVjlgf0sXMn6CHIgUdq0OkY-DH2djfTkUwBYyF7As-KBBa1sHmw/w225-h400/IMG_6906.PNG" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>After breakfast, I made my farewells to head out the door for work, and both children claimed their usual “<i>Biiiiiiig Hug!</i>” and “<i>Smooch</i>”, and I gave them the daily reminder to “<i>Be kind to each other, and be a good listener for Mama</i>.” With nostalgic feelings about the early morning sounds and smells of the PNG Highlands, I took some mental snapshots on my 1/4 mile walk to the hospital. It’ll be nice to reminisce on these treasures when dealing with commuter traffic Stateside.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgld5pfdcr-RaYmLZjXL18ycu1H9HKFKhlWxFIG-RWMoWgaKRcj3R5W5NNhODAfJKjqsvSnX38qMNLzmchniAs9pJiPBVpq8dLjc3ELinLUywZNj9wlsWSb9OTVg_MS9ljqrDWQlP25eioYyTajK7eEwmZkaYl2_zEU1TuXtZ5FIKQPz6ZV59pRXSy2LA/s2048/IMG_6830.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgld5pfdcr-RaYmLZjXL18ycu1H9HKFKhlWxFIG-RWMoWgaKRcj3R5W5NNhODAfJKjqsvSnX38qMNLzmchniAs9pJiPBVpq8dLjc3ELinLUywZNj9wlsWSb9OTVg_MS9ljqrDWQlP25eioYyTajK7eEwmZkaYl2_zEU1TuXtZ5FIKQPz6ZV59pRXSy2LA/w300-h400/IMG_6830.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>For the 81st day in a row, I entered A ward and my “<i>Morning All</i>” salutation was warmly greeted by a chorus of “<i>Morning!</i>” from all the sick kids’ parents/guardians. With a fair number of new admissions, my side of the Ward was fairly full, and I spent the next 90 minutes greeting each patient and family, carefully reviewing their chart’s vitals/meds/labs/notes/etc, examining each child, and coming up with fresh plans for the next 24 hours. Along with lots of loving smiles and greetings, I have enjoyed entertaining the patients, parents, and staff with a regular charade of silly antics - breaking out a little dance or song, skillfully picking up and using my Dr Ted magic maneuvers to sooth a crying babe, and occasionally coming up with MacGyver schemes to improve something (like the fly traps pictured below, that unfortunately didn’t work very well).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRbWHsBCBd2_ezwSah52iiT7yDwAF7RjBnVbsgUlZqAm_c7em9ZuTeloS3UgxrWd823XJseS2EnfnW5GV_Xt39fa6KFls8yEXpKgIgmIDRVAZKftLrwtJQoDwv5M27VzEYW-C2IL1_lOFvPGOki6TMItFipyW6HDLAnoLKW5Wj9j4JYTQEuddsUh2u6w/s2046/IMG_6615.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2046" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRbWHsBCBd2_ezwSah52iiT7yDwAF7RjBnVbsgUlZqAm_c7em9ZuTeloS3UgxrWd823XJseS2EnfnW5GV_Xt39fa6KFls8yEXpKgIgmIDRVAZKftLrwtJQoDwv5M27VzEYW-C2IL1_lOFvPGOki6TMItFipyW6HDLAnoLKW5Wj9j4JYTQEuddsUh2u6w/s320/IMG_6615.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrYQxtQOaYyJ-qWVA3gaNKA6r7FI6WUyWjDf2z7zTteOmFYV5CYM1trsXlD1di3CYtQVtyzIsxEyjvLqvJa7djCdcCSf_E6jMamDZ2bjvGVAKLIPu-SVBgIjbx78zAWyrD4FQoEqLL3EkUEBn04rXpgMQL1MOh0wOESFmW1MRL0QNDwyXCpUgfSTfKQ/s2048/IMG_6616.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrYQxtQOaYyJ-qWVA3gaNKA6r7FI6WUyWjDf2z7zTteOmFYV5CYM1trsXlD1di3CYtQVtyzIsxEyjvLqvJa7djCdcCSf_E6jMamDZ2bjvGVAKLIPu-SVBgIjbx78zAWyrD4FQoEqLL3EkUEBn04rXpgMQL1MOh0wOESFmW1MRL0QNDwyXCpUgfSTfKQ/s320/IMG_6616.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>After rounds, I helped with a couple patients in the ER en route to Outpatient. Seems I saw mostly older patients in the OPD today - many hypertensive and diabetic patients who have been off their meds while travel restrictions have been in place (restrictions were lifted a couple weeks ago, despite probable community spread - unproven since testing hasn’t been done very much, or very well). Being my last day in clinic for a while, the Holy Spirit provided an extra measure of compassion and desire to impact lives which generated lots of preventive education and wholesome prayer. <br /><br />Perhaps the most powerfully emotional farewell took place on A ward over my lunch break. I had been asked by the staff to join them for a little going away “bung” (gathering), and Rachel met me there with the kids. To my complete surprise we discovered balloons hanging from every surface and a massive cake awaiting us, while all the staff stood about with glowing faces in anticipation of my appreciation (or maybe in anticipation of delicious cake!). Along with the many patients and their parents/guardians, at least 75 people in all respectfully listened as A Ward senior nurse, our dear friend Christina, provided a heartfelt tribute to my service. I was then given the floor (a chair to stand on), and raised my voice to give thanks - only to completely choke up. I had so much to say, a heart bursting with gratitude and bittersweet farewells...and for a looooong minute, I couldn’t. <i>MAN, the Holy Spirit can move! </i>Well, I finally got my voice back and was able to fully express my heart, which I am leaving in part with these people and this place. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpa9_23sAvPE6JWJxJbAXVxCiPFCtt3mXAu6WzKAHygwwXWO7m_8gdBTgmLdRi-HFibYZ50bGN4VSfqlWRw1T03U8hUb03mAKL3EZ_eMqsdCkCt_lOZRuQoUmKves2ZWm4bDzCycFr7rR655ZvQtwx2zLueScvzndEpuaBeGjloenLOeqnXEbjZWYtw/s2048/IMG_6861.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXpa9_23sAvPE6JWJxJbAXVxCiPFCtt3mXAu6WzKAHygwwXWO7m_8gdBTgmLdRi-HFibYZ50bGN4VSfqlWRw1T03U8hUb03mAKL3EZ_eMqsdCkCt_lOZRuQoUmKves2ZWm4bDzCycFr7rR655ZvQtwx2zLueScvzndEpuaBeGjloenLOeqnXEbjZWYtw/s320/IMG_6861.JPEG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54B7ZmvoDcGEpSElCjGQmAS3ndOTJ9Afl5RBsHXBO_a7UFry9pWz_hycPwnzksADf-rSO91xHQaIItjGdIWt-JNDJDG_pdsYXnuxaq0_HnEtzZ3ouIAj-KJJpGAUvBgmFcnbZvy5V2L3fXPu8xU_JzH7BUp8LqFBMdMYkaKGeu8tunnUXr5wQSfgrvQ/s2048/IMG_6862.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54B7ZmvoDcGEpSElCjGQmAS3ndOTJ9Afl5RBsHXBO_a7UFry9pWz_hycPwnzksADf-rSO91xHQaIItjGdIWt-JNDJDG_pdsYXnuxaq0_HnEtzZ3ouIAj-KJJpGAUvBgmFcnbZvy5V2L3fXPu8xU_JzH7BUp8LqFBMdMYkaKGeu8tunnUXr5wQSfgrvQ/s320/IMG_6862.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQL3lInUxRdlGNn_rT9XA8U-O3lATJeufTnsUZG5shXMWHOxikeNLkbTDU7T0aEMjfw7mPAEaYf-C3yEZZp1X9qTUZ89W9MyTKQcn4owRo0wIlpIoNA4G8g_rkNU3vMxupIa9vHkLGBZg0oxQTqtEPQ4Z7cIbVY9h3ylsrwawtN--KnpOfVxGN4-ixCg/s2048/IMG_6865.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQL3lInUxRdlGNn_rT9XA8U-O3lATJeufTnsUZG5shXMWHOxikeNLkbTDU7T0aEMjfw7mPAEaYf-C3yEZZp1X9qTUZ89W9MyTKQcn4owRo0wIlpIoNA4G8g_rkNU3vMxupIa9vHkLGBZg0oxQTqtEPQ4Z7cIbVY9h3ylsrwawtN--KnpOfVxGN4-ixCg/s320/IMG_6865.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtvIFCmBpEIfw4AHq_UqVK8cyRsSDVb6pdEeHAYnMHFNmw-bzOUcOTCLR38GWdN7-Fc2K9MS2reLya0YsR-S_EMKmigwcvNZZuEglQbXxWcQaDQ_Y0xBnirV6ElK5vSIvGSLiJbuOqCEiFdHhX-itwcPSH9fvS0EB16UXARYMVyVEE2b2GUzcsD-q1w/s2048/IMG_6868.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtvIFCmBpEIfw4AHq_UqVK8cyRsSDVb6pdEeHAYnMHFNmw-bzOUcOTCLR38GWdN7-Fc2K9MS2reLya0YsR-S_EMKmigwcvNZZuEglQbXxWcQaDQ_Y0xBnirV6ElK5vSIvGSLiJbuOqCEiFdHhX-itwcPSH9fvS0EB16UXARYMVyVEE2b2GUzcsD-q1w/w400-h300/IMG_6868.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26b5AKUUApBit6zPRsE0y1-Syfd1pgMQq1_KkQ-QZRqVcWnCm68UUuxHJx8HaSpUOYpMPHcnbxCW8toGWBtW3i1CJ2PTtSVK4GUej-Ndn3F3HNt9fm7Ol3RCrORAN0PaJKmIfydpTsYmo3b8eRk9qj6BOYUWKPBLYdrUEgW4AHbiD8jsNLE0njUepRA/s4032/IMG_6871.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26b5AKUUApBit6zPRsE0y1-Syfd1pgMQq1_KkQ-QZRqVcWnCm68UUuxHJx8HaSpUOYpMPHcnbxCW8toGWBtW3i1CJ2PTtSVK4GUej-Ndn3F3HNt9fm7Ol3RCrORAN0PaJKmIfydpTsYmo3b8eRk9qj6BOYUWKPBLYdrUEgW4AHbiD8jsNLE0njUepRA/w400-h300/IMG_6871.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>While home for lunch I presented a little anniversary present to Rachel, a porch swing for the house we have been staying in. It’s too bad I didn’t think of making the swing sooner as it would have been nice to enjoy it during our stay, but as with all my projects, the swing will serve the purpose of helping a future missionary feel more at home. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZG6xg0uxNLZtvBpPYWp4fn1ELX04Gx8g_K686aq1MSM3XfjtjQ3bMKrcVW2uZzCi59paVqlFXWlOFxx2b0ii0IYbusiZfS8I-KBpQNPU0y2AfnXo_XkHYarI9CQluM6K7nZEKuPo-DhFYVjS1BWI8ktREQdk5n6SRVglJpMtkcGl4qVAfiEGQSo1_fw/s2048/IMG_6874.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZG6xg0uxNLZtvBpPYWp4fn1ELX04Gx8g_K686aq1MSM3XfjtjQ3bMKrcVW2uZzCi59paVqlFXWlOFxx2b0ii0IYbusiZfS8I-KBpQNPU0y2AfnXo_XkHYarI9CQluM6K7nZEKuPo-DhFYVjS1BWI8ktREQdk5n6SRVglJpMtkcGl4qVAfiEGQSo1_fw/s320/IMG_6874.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNGQ9axXjLvWVVts47VqT6hx5RdAaXM1A60hrjdftBKPs4Ex0eAqyzSz8uzr3VDKgE4bgpVZ57aMIQIMMHtsyqowXaBZTd2R5nEhWb4BPKWgUgzm50Strj8AzopgZbp6syF50uJBYmJFHJR7a8U9-CwEoRl0RKk_Nn9C74uvBw8fMkWXSBKfZoJIR6g/s3088/IMG_6875.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNGQ9axXjLvWVVts47VqT6hx5RdAaXM1A60hrjdftBKPs4Ex0eAqyzSz8uzr3VDKgE4bgpVZ57aMIQIMMHtsyqowXaBZTd2R5nEhWb4BPKWgUgzm50Strj8AzopgZbp6syF50uJBYmJFHJR7a8U9-CwEoRl0RKk_Nn9C74uvBw8fMkWXSBKfZoJIR6g/s320/IMG_6875.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOraZB0GODuGIpcyfkNKu6FXV5FUdAGfR8-oX4KPcFYGmdhNL3J5wyCW21l-XGc5homsccgM-feWtlCl1YZhlDCbic4PEkBqv7l3l8TxGo9QuxJIhHg7TArEUSSJx894mgKO6hIcXQy9-9l9g80b77nTu-OxBfSR3AhQM813anQk5rTgHUhYJqJkRVtQ/s2048/IMG_6885.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOraZB0GODuGIpcyfkNKu6FXV5FUdAGfR8-oX4KPcFYGmdhNL3J5wyCW21l-XGc5homsccgM-feWtlCl1YZhlDCbic4PEkBqv7l3l8TxGo9QuxJIhHg7TArEUSSJx894mgKO6hIcXQy9-9l9g80b77nTu-OxBfSR3AhQM813anQk5rTgHUhYJqJkRVtQ/s320/IMG_6885.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>Throughout the afternoon I made sure to stop in and bid farewell to all my dear friends in the various departments - pharmacy, radiology, emergency, outpatient, and others. Many shared their appreciation and hope for our safe travels and speedy return to Kudjip. I assured them the Spring of 2020 would not come soon enough. <br /><br />The afternoon was fairly light in OPD, so I was able to head home a little early and juggle a little packing while preparing to host our farewell party. As mentioned in my former post, our dear friend John Gari has worked tirelessly to renovate and beautify the area behind our mission house. This area was many years ago made into a campfire hangout by other missionaries but had fallen into disrepair with many seasons and brutal rain and sun taking their toll. Before bidding John farewell today, I paid him for his work, and gifted him a few articles of clothing, including my favorite old North Face which has traveled around the world with me a few times over the last decade. The jacket’s tough build will serve him well here. On a final note, we have decided to continue John’s part time employment here on Station, financially supporting whatever landscaping and beautifying needs our missionary friends have around their own houses. It’s incredibly exciting and gratifying to support such a hard working man of God in need of work, while in a way also serving our missionary friends. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wn1DE9B9eTM9TrDGdLYk7NthRedDcpyTb8kK4hwt742-MBgglRZXKpCsxOEIy_vO9ZbmJAi89KtdpxHtFrEgOwP62PquOEPyJibswxSD0im9EnG90Bi8CHVr3VmYL-8fRRB-zdWbfvdy49xGlGUcTWabfCwIgJVSTe8R3vCdQDW0ks3uhDEAofkF0A/s1334/IMG_6900.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wn1DE9B9eTM9TrDGdLYk7NthRedDcpyTb8kK4hwt742-MBgglRZXKpCsxOEIy_vO9ZbmJAi89KtdpxHtFrEgOwP62PquOEPyJibswxSD0im9EnG90Bi8CHVr3VmYL-8fRRB-zdWbfvdy49xGlGUcTWabfCwIgJVSTe8R3vCdQDW0ks3uhDEAofkF0A/w360-h640/IMG_6900.PNG" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>So with the “FireBung” project complete, we invited all our missionary friends to join us for a “Hobo Dinner” farewell party (which conveniently overlapped as a 15 year anniversary celebration). We enjoyed these Hobo Dinner gatherings a number of times on our last trip to PNG, with everyone bringing their leftovers in tinfoil to heat up over the fire, all the kids running around and adults happily chatting. It was no less enjoyable this time, and culminated with a time of prayer over us, and a surprise “<i>Hook</i>”-style (think Robin Williams playing Peter Pan) colored pudding food fight! (<i>Thanks Karla!</i>) What a wonderful missionary family they are!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHbc6QUbyz5Gly-edMLdEfcIeQiD-TB1hNbL8Canrw-bjdz1pn0rUgEUUbTy8O7macQSmAXVE12kSSlsKKDQcdVQPUKtijYZFR75Aia0N7xkU7gG-RcdolAEVOloARw_j2BxxvAIZmUiJJzhH0zO4f3VeAJjZmjqxUtAVGuMsfmrHgjJd-k6RQdM-7A/s1080/63ea415d-904c-4ab0-b0ac-f38e6091c8dd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHbc6QUbyz5Gly-edMLdEfcIeQiD-TB1hNbL8Canrw-bjdz1pn0rUgEUUbTy8O7macQSmAXVE12kSSlsKKDQcdVQPUKtijYZFR75Aia0N7xkU7gG-RcdolAEVOloARw_j2BxxvAIZmUiJJzhH0zO4f3VeAJjZmjqxUtAVGuMsfmrHgjJd-k6RQdM-7A/s320/63ea415d-904c-4ab0-b0ac-f38e6091c8dd.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnSRrxCK7RbYnxLg9OMhTn4wBNQ7FVscfE63l_1_BUunuIIC1czx07AFHX-9Ig8KD4XCaJAywkDJxCc2TKLU4xz0ZHUnh8gL-uGhM5SBYWVFWidujWgTgBTNMHKhAVFBEcMME5GNZQc08cNCaBVGQEXMF13sTrEdZeqEQlMhXXKn-Oj1RzzopFHS2KA/s6466/IMG_6892.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2432" data-original-width="6466" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnSRrxCK7RbYnxLg9OMhTn4wBNQ7FVscfE63l_1_BUunuIIC1czx07AFHX-9Ig8KD4XCaJAywkDJxCc2TKLU4xz0ZHUnh8gL-uGhM5SBYWVFWidujWgTgBTNMHKhAVFBEcMME5GNZQc08cNCaBVGQEXMF13sTrEdZeqEQlMhXXKn-Oj1RzzopFHS2KA/w640-h240/IMG_6892.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-59514534136607480532020-05-24T20:50:00.004-04:002022-08-01T21:39:57.811-04:00The Time Has COME...Dearest Friends,<br /><br />It is with mixed emotions that I share the NEWS - - - <b><i>We are flying home at the end of this week!</i></b><br /><br />We prayed for God to bring us back to Kudjip, to fulfill our hearts’ desire to serve here again, and He not only answered but multiplied the blessing! <br /><br />Every day here has been a missionary’s braid of challenge, blessing, and spiritual growth; one moment I am struck to the core to see a life lost so easily, frustration and grief ripping a dark chasm into the day, only then to be chased away by the warm glow of a prayer offered in Faith, and my spirit pulled out of the mire to see where Christ is glorified even in our most broken moments.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: blue;">But those who hope in the Lord</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">Will renew their strength.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">They will soar on wings like eagles;</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">They will run and not grow weary,</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">They will walk and not be faint.</span></i></b></div>
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Isaiah 40:31 </div>
<br />So while this time has been emotionally and physically exhausting, we have miraculously “soared on wings as eagles”, just as God called and intended for us to do here. <br /><br />We will miss our beloved Kudjip missionary and national friends - their warm smiles and daily encouragement have in many ways solidified our loyalty to this place. And it promises our future return to be all the more sweet. <br /><br />You can imagine there is also a bursting excitement to be released homeward; to our loving family and friends in Virginia, to our membership among a wonderful Body of believers, to the many families in my practice who have faithfully awaited my return to care for their children, to the peace and security of our first world home, to the tranquility of sleeping in our own bed, and even to the excited wet kisses of our dog Cooper.<br /><br />BUT... we still have a week yet to serve here, with MUCH to do, and then we’ll need to somehow wrangle our two wild and wonderful toddlers back across the World on FIVE different airplanes... your prayers would be most welcome!<br /><br /><b><u>AND NOW... A FEW UPDATES:</u></b><br /><br />I discharged <b><u>Friel</u></b> last week after his condition turned for the worse - his head size had enlarged enough to ultrasound through his fontanelle and see there was more fluid than brain in view. Obstructive hydrocephalus, due to a mass (maybe tuberculoma, maybe cancer) is a terminal diagnosis here. I had the opportunity to pray with his mother Rosa on a few occasions and ensure she understood everything. On the day of their discharge she very sweetly gifted to me a small “bilum” (shoulder bag) made of seashells.<div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmhyB9fgKVqrJZQbwnHf9mg_-QQJMSi4V8UBb2Fnj79mmUFzCdOlArluaN80SMST9z6Jq8Hwc9HZjmLrgAS6FXNi9cpRhLThXwIKcvYeIP-8A1erKwP4M3UNxMG6BvzZfzdMHBlTgiYH1XB3ncaRQg3qqAZUFlltkiHCbsuQudcph1IkxN0xx8F1QFw/s2046/IMG_6765.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2046" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmhyB9fgKVqrJZQbwnHf9mg_-QQJMSi4V8UBb2Fnj79mmUFzCdOlArluaN80SMST9z6Jq8Hwc9HZjmLrgAS6FXNi9cpRhLThXwIKcvYeIP-8A1erKwP4M3UNxMG6BvzZfzdMHBlTgiYH1XB3ncaRQg3qqAZUFlltkiHCbsuQudcph1IkxN0xx8F1QFw/s320/IMG_6765.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>One of my favorite PNG men is named <b><u>John Gari</u></b>, and I have employed him during our time here to improve the landscaping behind the house we have stayed in. The garden and flower beds were overgrown and the old campfire area and thatched umbrellas were in shambles. I wish I had taken more “before” pictures to really show how much he has beautifully restored everything, but we have loved having his regular company around the house and have been blessed to support him. I constructed another footbridge to the new “pipiya pit” (for compost) that John dug for us, and I have planted peas, squash, kaukau (sweet potato), coriander, mint, tomatoes, and carrots into the new garden spaces. I've also built flower boxes for the front and back steps, and am trying to finish a porch swing for the back porch. 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My most faithful partner has been “Flex” (Brian Bosip) but we have also enjoyed the company of some other fine men. I will have completed 35 workouts before leaving later this week. Watch out F3RVA - I’ve got high altitude fitness coming your way!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWrNmiC4GPlpt5dDR2za2W_ar1Q8WGPZ5yXVYb4b8ERBWDP2G9MVMvcykgzSuLU5a4Oy-eD_8ptz_qB8JlP4NWNQMEz2NdSsFvEpTMdk8C_flpn7mwUD81B-1P4sxDhrshQ-gXVbYpPPtW9puuBkl2sRosF6Tp-gPCdpqCl1-PfFpNpNcSIgh1lJ7Zw/s2320/IMG_6598.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2024" data-original-width="2320" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWrNmiC4GPlpt5dDR2za2W_ar1Q8WGPZ5yXVYb4b8ERBWDP2G9MVMvcykgzSuLU5a4Oy-eD_8ptz_qB8JlP4NWNQMEz2NdSsFvEpTMdk8C_flpn7mwUD81B-1P4sxDhrshQ-gXVbYpPPtW9puuBkl2sRosF6Tp-gPCdpqCl1-PfFpNpNcSIgh1lJ7Zw/s320/IMG_6598.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjfUtS1smchhPolsIA4wQekrnOu5QN2HB3D4HP2JZLL-OtaXztmmrehPcYVv65Y9BX1uUtCCT5_4GVg9IYqI_7-RzvaP7aEogLx6zTOLySVpXCo5jzswzql5aTntq6XDUzOVvFCMHNDJWlXM6BTVaWl4eTTXaApDvLIM9nDz6yhCC2JgpuBABFNdBZA/s2048/IMG_6601.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjfUtS1smchhPolsIA4wQekrnOu5QN2HB3D4HP2JZLL-OtaXztmmrehPcYVv65Y9BX1uUtCCT5_4GVg9IYqI_7-RzvaP7aEogLx6zTOLySVpXCo5jzswzql5aTntq6XDUzOVvFCMHNDJWlXM6BTVaWl4eTTXaApDvLIM9nDz6yhCC2JgpuBABFNdBZA/s320/IMG_6601.JPEG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35YT5AaC1iFZ_m_QF0SmBHPSLZgP4Df1Bmy5azQmfNDZe4qMJDUOPHDJHmOS-EVjrH0tG9KDe2vwZbMyS4ozoy_JfPcVhHXe10GzUG5lQf0Xwr2CPIuRUO-1Se368WNB43vc3zzIF_Xv0HJQIh2Qhj9b70tFsJpvRxxy8z_jR5aMQ1_I-WijiJxy__Q/s2048/IMG_6603.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35YT5AaC1iFZ_m_QF0SmBHPSLZgP4Df1Bmy5azQmfNDZe4qMJDUOPHDJHmOS-EVjrH0tG9KDe2vwZbMyS4ozoy_JfPcVhHXe10GzUG5lQf0Xwr2CPIuRUO-1Se368WNB43vc3zzIF_Xv0HJQIh2Qhj9b70tFsJpvRxxy8z_jR5aMQ1_I-WijiJxy__Q/s320/IMG_6603.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And finally, last weekend we escaped Station with our friends the <b><u>Crouches</u></b> to enjoy a lunch at the Jiwaka Mission Resort. We have LOVED spending so much quality time with these dear ones!<div>
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This big cockatoo (above) would sweetly say “HELLO COCKY”, only then to follow up with the most ear piercing cry while head banging his yellow mohawk. Solomon was both enthralled and a little freaked out.</div>
</div>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-77299916596369639272020-05-19T03:36:00.001-04:002020-05-19T03:36:50.122-04:00Pennie's 1st Post!This past Friday, Pennie spent the day directing me what to document and take pictures of for her first ever blog post. All of the photo captions and descriptions are in her words. <div>
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<i>A day with Pennie Mae - enjoy! </i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"This is how I sleep." </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I smile every day!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"This cockroach was in my room when I woke up!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I play with all of my friends at playgroup." </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"We are playing horsey on Papa's back." </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"This flower is one of my favorite colors. "</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I love the color yellow!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I love to visit and pet Brutus." </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"This is where we play sometimes."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"These are the clouds."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I am saying hi to the bunny." </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I am watching the concrete mixer." </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I think this flower looks like a jellyfish! I love jellyfish!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"We think the bamboo sounds like the BEACH!" </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I am scooping up sugar fruit. Yummy!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"We helped Papa pick out the weeds."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"This is Papa, Pennie, John and Solomon. John is our friend who works in our yard." </td></tr>
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One of the hardest things for me here is seeing sick patients get sicker or die despite our best efforts because we do not have first world scans, labs, or specialists. Every day I care for sick people who have wildly impressive findings on exam for which I can not give a definitive diagnosis. Is the paralysis from a brain tumor, tuberculoma, abscess, or stroke? Is the dilated heart from a congenital heart defect, past/current infection, or lung disease? Is the joint problem infectious, autoimmune, or simply overuse injury? Without all the fancy tools of first world medicine, I am left with the quality and competency of my physical exam skills, my interpretation of ultrasound and xray, and a few basics labs. More importantly, I have decades of medical missionary experience in my colleagues, who I riddle with 1,000 questions a day to ensure I give the best possible care to each patient. But even then, many patients are left without a clear diagnosis and treatment plan. Common things being common, we start with the meds that will most likely help, and if it doesn’t work, we switch gears until we’re out of options. <br /><br />This past week I have been caring for a little girl named Lapina on A ward (see above picture). She presented with 10 days of fevers alone, no cough or focal pain or any other obvious clue as to the cause - but she was pretty sick, so I admitted her on a strong IV antibiotic (Rocephin). Labs and xrays and ultrasound didn’t help, and by the third day of admission with persistent spiking fever, I added a second antibiotic (Ciprofloxacin) to treat Typhoid, as we see that present oddly at times. Two days later with ongoing fever, I consulted my friend Dr. Mark Crouch, who had a look over everything and suggested another antibiotic choice (Azithromycin) to treat Leptospirosis (an uncommon zoonotic infection from standing water sources - which I'd never seen/diagnosed before but for which my dog back home has been vaccinated against). Did we have a highly specialized lab test to confirm the diagnosis? Nope. Did the fevers go away after just the first dose of Azithro? Yup. Kudos to Crouch. Whether her illness was due to Leptospirosis or some other atypical infection, we will never know. More importantly, unlike quite a few patients whose dance with polypharmacy doesn’t end well, Lapina is doing better now, for which we can give thanks to God. <br /><br />I also noticed this week the stark juxtaposition of two other A ward patients, both with meningitis, but with entirely different outcomes. The first is Friel, a toddler with TB infecting his brain, who has been my longest admitted patient (since mid-March). Despite our best efforts he has battled with breakthrough seizures and fevers while on many medications for TB and other possible infections. I suspect some (if not all) of his seizure activity, altered mental status, and generalized weakness is due to a brain injury incurred early in his TB meningitis. At the same time, along with his exceptionally dedicated and Jesus-loving mother, I prayerfully hold onto the hope that the TB meds are making steady progress eradicating the infection from his brain, and Friel will someday soon return to being a happy healthy boy. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxpq6L8sq4u-MDWefWYxJ_7UgODUgeO2S1kcz1biQ6nk11wVoEdQMeLlT12f9XBvvx2Tdf5e6jvxs9Spk0MwW2sPUFeqtVfE6hlD5Tv-jf2tw7JuVIawJyqfSetTxqO6HvGWbe1lS9kXnXa-iJ6egnjP_C61uNycXB4WZ9sk7XpwN7YQAre3aob3WyQ/s2048/IMG_6683.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxpq6L8sq4u-MDWefWYxJ_7UgODUgeO2S1kcz1biQ6nk11wVoEdQMeLlT12f9XBvvx2Tdf5e6jvxs9Spk0MwW2sPUFeqtVfE6hlD5Tv-jf2tw7JuVIawJyqfSetTxqO6HvGWbe1lS9kXnXa-iJ6egnjP_C61uNycXB4WZ9sk7XpwN7YQAre3aob3WyQ/s320/IMG_6683.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />Right next to Friel on A ward is a 2 month old baby who does not yet have a name. Of note, it is a common practice here to delay the naming of infants until they are old enough to more likely survive. This baby was admitted with Pneumococcal meningitis causing seizures and altered mental status. Of note, this kind of bacterial infection is prevented in our first world babies by routine PREVNAR vaccines. This patient’s specific diagnosis was made because we did a spinal tap and one of our lab technicians saw the Strep Pneumo bacteria under a microscope. We placed the baby on appropriate antibiotics, and I prayed he would not sustain the same meningitis brain injury that I fear Friel has had. Within just a few days, all symptoms resolved, and Baby NoName was back to his bubbly breastfeeding self, who I ended up discharging home yesterday. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzFYjXfjN2bspraAbMvJcpE7tfN-9HulUB_0ZDVKO-xd0IZbWkA-rlXHJOuoqjskwT-KsU9kZqTEuu1_8Xr6n-RI1NDaiMG-TOk9Mlz6csRZpKmw89QmJ63WbTSY4S-QYvmLryBbaJT0X1vP646AxUNE2HWylTHQ5GGaX1pmZKxM40vqXMhEOBz6DbQ/s2048/IMG_6681.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzFYjXfjN2bspraAbMvJcpE7tfN-9HulUB_0ZDVKO-xd0IZbWkA-rlXHJOuoqjskwT-KsU9kZqTEuu1_8Xr6n-RI1NDaiMG-TOk9Mlz6csRZpKmw89QmJ63WbTSY4S-QYvmLryBbaJT0X1vP646AxUNE2HWylTHQ5GGaX1pmZKxM40vqXMhEOBz6DbQ/s320/IMG_6681.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div>
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The expression of bleak sadness worn by Friel’s mother as I discharged their happy healthy neighbors caught my attention, and I snapped a picture of each mother-child pair. Life isn’t fair. <b><i>It’s not fair!!! </i></b><br /><br />We don’t get to pick and choose the pain and trials life throws at us. We are in fact guaranteed that with every living breath, we are under attack. The world is dark and vicious - all of creation broken by the weight of sin, and it tugs at our hearts to choose wicked, selfish, fearful places to hide from the storm. The army of darkness surrounds us at every moment seeking to invade, blind, and destroy. The enemy wants nothing more than to turn our attention away from the Truth.<br /><br />But every day I walk into the Pediatric Ward, I am greeted by the beaming smile of Friel’s mother, who has some new Christian literature strewn across their bed. Despite all the pain, the frustration, the sadness — she walks in the Hope and Peace of Jesus Christ. The great tidal wave of this world’s darkness is held at bay by the Light of Truth - <b>the victory is already won. </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>No matter what darkness you face, my dear reader, remember this Truth. Turn your attention to Jesus, and He will supply you with every strength needed to prevail!<br /><br />Love, The Henderson’s<div>
<br /><i>P.S. My heartfelt thanks to all you Mommas out there pouring your heart and soul into your children and husbands. I am awed daily by the exhausting lengths to which my dear Rachel goes to juggle countless tasks and hold us all together at the same time. We husbands and children can not fully understand your sacrifice, but our brimming hearts and daily strength are mighty proof of your love. <b>Thank you!!!</b></i></div><div><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdclE0Q4RkfBrwE579fRfLROcBoy_QpU8R14orkogsMfm7nlrw6iXf0P7MbQsCljJ1rEZavYOr_Za81AIWLmNKs47IW61g7Li1y_sXK3w3gDmLu66dTkGCxzkX-Ct9qrVIlKu7unRa6O0iAzE3U1pnnHDbFEfXTflDX6SYqH_r34sqrL9qsBrIwb7Ng/s2048/IMG_6478.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdclE0Q4RkfBrwE579fRfLROcBoy_QpU8R14orkogsMfm7nlrw6iXf0P7MbQsCljJ1rEZavYOr_Za81AIWLmNKs47IW61g7Li1y_sXK3w3gDmLu66dTkGCxzkX-Ct9qrVIlKu7unRa6O0iAzE3U1pnnHDbFEfXTflDX6SYqH_r34sqrL9qsBrIwb7Ng/w400-h300/IMG_6478.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></i></div>
Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-84631259653662144832020-05-03T03:46:00.000-04:002020-05-03T03:46:33.786-04:00Because we didn't leave...Two weeks ago, we should have been departing home to Richmond, but God had other plans in mind. Now that our time here at Kudjip has doubled, we are able to accomplish and experience much more than we had planned. Thanks to dear friends taking grocery lists into Mount Hagen, our fridge and pantry are stocked for another month, and we are ready to keep on with the work God puts before us. For Ted, this means helping the short-staffed medical team by continuing to see patients in clinic, taking turns in the COVID tent, and being on call every few days. For me, this means helping the missionary families by continuing to host a Pre-K Playgroup three days a week so the parents can work on school and other ministry tasks. We are delighted to stay here as long as God allows, and are thoroughly enjoying the extra time with our Kudjip Family!<br />
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These two had been taking up residence in our outdoor laundry shed and would greet me each time I walked out to do a load - they died of natural causes. (No tears shed over the spider)</div>
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Pennie and Solomon have been good sports about trying new foods while we are here in PNG. </div>
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Their newest FAVORITE thing to eat is "suga prut" - a yellow passionfruit grown in the highlands. They suck down these slimy seeds like it's candy! </div>
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We get outside and play every day. This requires the arduous process of applying sunscreen, bug spray, sun hats, and shoes to two squirmy toddlers - all before leaving the house. Upon return, the equally difficult task of disrobing, hosing and washing hands/feet/faces and having a snack exhausts everyone enough that they usually have a nice afternoon nap. </div>
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We attend a weekly missionary prayer meeting on Thursday nights. It is a wonderful time of worship, prayer and fellowship, and is something we look forward to each week. </div>
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This past Friday night, I had the privilege of hosting an informal baby celebration for my dear friend Imelda. She and I have kept in touch over the years since we left Kudjip in 2015, and in that time she has gotten married and is due very soon with their firstborn. I am overjoyed to be here when she has her baby - especially because I am sorely missing the births of some of my nearest and dearest friends back in Richmond. We had a lovely evening gathering all the women of the station together for a time of food, fellowship and prayer over Imelda and her soon to arrive babe. (Photo credit to Esther) </div>
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Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-4341879613689365672020-04-24T02:32:00.001-04:002022-08-01T20:36:28.357-04:00Bridging the Gap<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="display: inline; font-size: 12pt;">Dear Readers, </span><span style="display: inline; font-size: 12pt;">I am pleased to report my “little” building project is finally complete. About 4 weeks ago, I began construction on a new footbridge to replace the one that crosses the drainage ditch in front of our house. The original bridge was rotting and had sunk far enough into the ground that runoff from heavy rains would often submerge it (not the most enjoyable obstacle to cross on call nights).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="display: inline; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>
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As I had enjoyed many a small building project in the year we served here before, I again gained access to the Station Workshop with all its wonderful tools and leftover material. I had originally planned on a smaller footbridge design, maybe 4x6 feet, but the salvaged beams I found were long enough to envision more grandiose proportions.</div>
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A nurse anesthetist friend of mine here named Brian Bosip (AKA “Flex” - F3PNG) recently went home for Easter and posted some Facebook <span style="display: inline; font-size: 12pt;">pictures showing the men of his village milling lumber. Seeing these fine PNG beams produced from massive jungle trunks, at great expense of manual labor, has heightened my appreciation all the more for the native hardwood used in this project.</span></div><div><span style="display: inline; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>
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When not on call, my typical day in clinic ends by about 3-4pm, which is conveniently during Penniella and Solomon’s afternoon nap time. So many afternoons and weekends I have slipped into work clothes, doused myself with mosquito repellent (they’re all convinced my blood is the best vintage around), and joyfully set my mind and hands to the task of measuring, cutting, sanding, painting, and nailing all the footbridge pieces together. It’s not rocket science, but I enjoy the labor and absolutely relish seeing the design of my mind’s eye take physical shape. My heartfelt thanks goes to Rachel for humoring this regular escape for sawdust therapy.</div><div><br /></div>
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The original footbridge design was relatively simple, but with a larger footprint to work with, artistic inspiration suggested handrails would add both character and beauty. Rachel, being ever the practical thinker, cautioned that handrails would be an invitation to every kid on Station to make a jungle gym of it, and so risk unnecessary injury. But the creative seed once planted was watered sufficiently to produce the desired handrails - and it looks great! </div><div><br /></div>
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Over the course of the last month I have asked many of our<span style="display: inline; font-size: 12pt;"> skilled construction missionaries their advice on best practices for building the footbridge, and in particular, how to create concrete footers to keep the footbridge off the (often wet) ground and securely in place for the long term. Concrete work is one area of construction I have never dabbled in, so their sage points were all greatly appreciated. </span></div><div><span style="display: inline; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="display: inline; font-size: 12pt;">Once the concrete had set and cured for a few days, I recruited a few local guys from the maintenance crew to lend a hand moving the quarter ton behemoth to its final resting place. In the end, my heart is full of joy to see this footbridge in place, adding value to the house and Station, and keeping future tenants’ feet out of the ditch water. Next up - landscaping flower beds around each end of the bridge! </span></div>
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Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-40570516731654682902020-04-17T07:02:00.001-04:002022-07-27T13:56:06.004-04:00Not coming back...YetWe arrived in Papua New Guinea exactly 6 weeks ago today, and we moved quickly to make the most of every day. For as short a time as we would be spending here, we wanted every moment to count. We expected to depart this weekend, on April 19th <i>...then COVID happened... </i><br /><br /><div>
Countries closed their borders. Airlines grounded their international flights. Fear gripped the world. Over the last month we have watched the ebb and flow of emergency preparedness here in PNG, with variable levels of lockdown both nationwide and in our Jiwaka Province. As the rest of the world has wrestled to constrain the poison, we have steadily made preparations and prayed our efforts might remain unnecessary. <br /><br />This week a few more COVID cases have emerged in various areas around the country - which is more likely a representation of testing availability rather than actual case numbers. We still do not suspect the pandemic has reached our Western Highlands, but as we have extremely limited testing, we won’t really know until viral spread is demonstrated by a higher volume of suspect patients being screened in our COVID tent. <br /><br />PNG is known as “<i>the land of the unexpected</i>”, and we are embracing the uncertainty these times have presented to us. Our inability to remain in control drives us to trusting God’s perfect planning and timing - which admittedly feels awkward, but overwhelms any doubt or fear with a tremendous peace. We are no longer returning home this weekend, but are currently projected to double down on our time here, returning in early June. <br /><br /><div class="p2">
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<i><span style="color: blue;">whose confidence is in Him. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue;">They will be like a tree planted by the water </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue;">that sends out its roots by the stream. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue;">It does not fear when heat comes; </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue;">its leaves are always green. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue;">It has no worries in a year of drought </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue;">and never fails to bear fruit.</span></i></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><u>Please continue to pray for us:</u></div>
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<li>That the Lord’s peace and the fulfillment of answering His call here would overwhelm any fear or frustration. </li>
<li>That I would have supernatural wisdom in caring for the needs of my patients.</li>
<li>That we might discern the needs of fellow missionaries and Station staff, and know best how to serve them.</li>
<li>That Rachel and I would be wise and loving towards Pennie and Solomon.</li>
<li>That we would continue to be protected from any illness or harm.</li>
<li>Thank you!!!</li>
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I hope that you all have had a wonderful weekend celebrating the Resurrection of Christ!</div>
I am sure this Easter looked and felt different than what you are used to ... same here! But in spite of all the unknown right now, we have reason to CELEBRATE and be at PEACE, because Jesus conquered death and is ALIVE!<br />
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Our Easter weekend started on Friday afternoon, with a visit to the "Haus Bung" (meeting house) to walk through the Stations of the Cross. Stephanie, a missionary here at Kudjip, did an AMAZING job setting up the stations in an interactive way, with beautifully written descriptions.<br />
Pennie's commentary after having the crucifixion explained to her:<br />
P: Did Jesus's feet bleed? Me: Yes<br />
P: Did it hurt? Me: Yes<br />
Me: Why do you think He let himself be hurt?<br />
P: Because He LOVES us!<br />
The simple truth of salvation explained by Pennie ... God Loves YOU so much, that He allowed His only Son to die for you - Do you believe in this love? If it's been a while since you've thought about this, please take a moment now to do so. I am happy to correspond with anyone having questions or doubts about God's love for You.<br />
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On Saturday afternoon, Ted took the kids outside to help him work on a project he's been building. Needless to say, mud was involved (as it always is in PNG), and Pennie and Solomon cooled off and washed up in giant mixing bowls in the backyard before coming in for snack.<br />
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Easter Sunday was a blessing in SO many ways! I'll be honest, all week I was really missing my <a href="http://weag.church/" target="_blank">WEAG</a> Worship Family. Good Friday and Easter Sunday are some of my FAVORITE services to be a part of. Thankfully, I had the privilege of leading worship for the Missionary Easter Service on station. The service was originally scheduled to happen at sunrise on Easter, but because of PNG Government guidelines requesting no large gatherings, we switched it up to a Zoom service. My friend Rachel did an AMAZING job organizing and running the entire service - especially with the last-minute switch to Zoom. I felt honored to lead my fellow missionaries, here and in other countries, in worship on Easter Sunday.<br />
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After our virtual church service, we had an Easter egg hunt and lovely lunch with our dear friends and neighbors, the Crouches. Their support and friendship over the years and during our transition to life back at Kudjip means THE WORLD to us! We are so blessed to call them friends!<br />
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<br />Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511103892479823115.post-42805996767419213872020-04-10T04:35:00.001-04:002022-07-27T13:52:33.439-04:00Primed for SonriseDear Readers, <div>Today marks the beginning of a four day Easter weekend here in Papua New Guinea, a timeframe for which the Prime Minister has also reinstated the<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><font color="#000000" face="sans-serif" size="3"> </font></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;">restriction on public transportation. This week PNG has had it’s second case of COVID on the island of East New Britain, so efforts are ongoing to prevent the spread. In the last two weeks, our hospital has screened almost 400 patients since establishing the COVID</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"> tent, and we have yet to see COVID emerging here in the Western Highlands. Nonetheless, vigilant screening will continue as we pray for the pandemic to pass us by.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWelA3pcZCqo-3t1Y83QYY26QV6T1AEgUAo23RQrGNq_KhU3JNdzgv12WWtUTm20fntntGdXu6aaLUrINjiNyfol01VN_ZLpqfxx25gWOL2twh-XDPy-AhNjObynGnBQU5wRkZuvEoAlXEemVHXnAhyGsvRn8GN5B7ZtSf6CC_Zwo4pOKvYSXn64-Yqw/s2048/IMG_6399.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWelA3pcZCqo-3t1Y83QYY26QV6T1AEgUAo23RQrGNq_KhU3JNdzgv12WWtUTm20fntntGdXu6aaLUrINjiNyfol01VN_ZLpqfxx25gWOL2twh-XDPy-AhNjObynGnBQU5wRkZuvEoAlXEemVHXnAhyGsvRn8GN5B7ZtSf6CC_Zwo4pOKvYSXn64-Yqw/s320/IMG_6399.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Meanwhile we remain busy at Kudjip Nazarene General Hospital caring for the sick and injured in the name of Jesus Christ. A few interesting cases are as follows:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b>CASE 1: </b>This 2 week old infant came to me in the Outpatient Clinic with a rattling pneumonia and pus gluing his eyes shut</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;">. The clues to the diagnosis were his age since birth and the fact that his mother was having a similar discharge from her birth canal. Left untreated, Chlamydial Conjunctivitis can leave an infant blind and the pneumonia can be life threatening. Happily, we started the right meds, and his illness turned around within 48 hours (BEFORE and AFTER pictures below). His mother and father were also both treated and educated about the risks and prevention of STD’s (an all too common problem we face here).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygusIUHWhT78ybopKmrFWOEsTp_A_omTHJz-_4GFjCZiqhBPdGSBcUCusahLNIUjAnrxSCB7REDkZhzQwozSVjOoEnrWSFIPu5tnDhpB_FJist27mdTOIz18e2ht3su0qKqfaJQHPgBI6wc8CNmexpn_VOjRHwdK9_2SkUjaXbVt2wRhmMWfJnyUrVA/s2761/IMG_6490.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2653" data-original-width="2761" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygusIUHWhT78ybopKmrFWOEsTp_A_omTHJz-_4GFjCZiqhBPdGSBcUCusahLNIUjAnrxSCB7REDkZhzQwozSVjOoEnrWSFIPu5tnDhpB_FJist27mdTOIz18e2ht3su0qKqfaJQHPgBI6wc8CNmexpn_VOjRHwdK9_2SkUjaXbVt2wRhmMWfJnyUrVA/s320/IMG_6490.JPEG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCyDPRzxIoqpT-l-c-3BN_qC4-goE-LaF6YmceBv3X3dtnBve_--quRrhg6Mtq_KuETUujMNzpjBnGEr5rLZ9tQ69-VH4YflFPNaXDTzi7JPkqqx5bjDp83YC4CFdPmJSxathjYGkjKIKeaNx3LYr6Ce0KrAO4CrHDgD1RHK61Gowt4bDHrMwEuCTRg/s3617/IMG_6497.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3617" data-original-width="2713" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCyDPRzxIoqpT-l-c-3BN_qC4-goE-LaF6YmceBv3X3dtnBve_--quRrhg6Mtq_KuETUujMNzpjBnGEr5rLZ9tQ69-VH4YflFPNaXDTzi7JPkqqx5bjDp83YC4CFdPmJSxathjYGkjKIKeaNx3LYr6Ce0KrAO4CrHDgD1RHK61Gowt4bDHrMwEuCTRg/s320/IMG_6497.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b>CASE 2: </b> A boy in Clinic presented to me with a seed in his ear canal. Perfectly round, completely obstructing the ear canal, and wedged deeply in place, this type of foreign body can be very difficult to remove. An ENT doc is usually required to use sedation and specialized instruments to extract such an object ...but of course we have neither the ENT or specialized instruments. So Dr Ted put on his MacGyver hat, and applied a tiny bead of super glue (kept in my medical bag for this specific trick of the trade) to the tip of a cotton swab. This was then carefully inserted into the ear canal, pressed gently up against the seed, and held for 10 seconds. With breath held, I said a prayer</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"> and gently retracted the swab ...and voila, everybody’s happy! 😁</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9P2kY66tigLo0r3kw0AhhvdkiU6DJs-e2IMIQajOmGV-5POkmV3HkiDc9QiswKWXvtAYZO58gbyxviHjSK3y8icIaKdIEjdcrrP9E_8mlHBeausQE-TVEkh4xJwQ347LiUAaU0_QK4ZLocEfFJjzNHUo-JuYijxWYlMLLGaI37xu1n_nb2kQ0CbY-dA/s2046/IMG_6499.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2046" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9P2kY66tigLo0r3kw0AhhvdkiU6DJs-e2IMIQajOmGV-5POkmV3HkiDc9QiswKWXvtAYZO58gbyxviHjSK3y8icIaKdIEjdcrrP9E_8mlHBeausQE-TVEkh4xJwQ347LiUAaU0_QK4ZLocEfFJjzNHUo-JuYijxWYlMLLGaI37xu1n_nb2kQ0CbY-dA/s320/IMG_6499.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b>CASE 3: </b> Andrew is a 14 month old infant admitted for Kwashiorkor (malnourished), but within 24 hours of admission he developed stridor and a croupy cough. I was on call earlier this week and was awoken with the request to come and assess his worsening breathing. Apparently he’d already had a few days of this raspy breathing but it had worsened significantly overnight. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzoV7E6xh2foMUDYXG03ads1zfjdst8WANsre6e0PZCVbn-yLTvZLkj6lVPBUQdEuffUOgpdlVbSJs1bbyyanK5egydvxmg0A-ZJsmikktMSZp1JBb2HbNEUfPvkYoRsAJ_K0ft3qNZcsV8HDk6VYHwY16Jmo2smPWtDOZJx5DEI92Vy75YuOd2CZzg/s1334/IMG_6523.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1334" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzoV7E6xh2foMUDYXG03ads1zfjdst8WANsre6e0PZCVbn-yLTvZLkj6lVPBUQdEuffUOgpdlVbSJs1bbyyanK5egydvxmg0A-ZJsmikktMSZp1JBb2HbNEUfPvkYoRsAJ_K0ft3qNZcsV8HDk6VYHwY16Jmo2smPWtDOZJx5DEI92Vy75YuOd2CZzg/s320/IMG_6523.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;">I whipped up some Racemic Epinephrine (nebulized adrenaline) to help relax his larynx, and gave him a steroid shot. Two hours later on my daily Peds ward rounds he wasn’t any better, which caught me off guard. It’s unusual for croup to be unresponsive to RacEpi and Decadron. So I reviewed his history, examined him again, and decided to get a couple x-rays. His chest x-ray came back looking fine, but the lateral neck film demonstrated a significant narrowing of the upper airway. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPZ4SGnU6AV-NgYKhjlFGitDYVn8uuXa7v9Jg92mTKRitBf5R8_2Eld4BikHKKu-TkkgtdiNpgdXyY85uW49VoFN0Ulr1ktNzjN4iNd2odKoD9uy3ayRaEcSLCb99sqAF81vvWiYbDlHE2LvEVeNw7A2YYErGqa89XKjldmcvNVwtd22sdmHDrj9iwg/s2048/IMG_6530.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPZ4SGnU6AV-NgYKhjlFGitDYVn8uuXa7v9Jg92mTKRitBf5R8_2Eld4BikHKKu-TkkgtdiNpgdXyY85uW49VoFN0Ulr1ktNzjN4iNd2odKoD9uy3ayRaEcSLCb99sqAF81vvWiYbDlHE2LvEVeNw7A2YYErGqa89XKjldmcvNVwtd22sdmHDrj9iwg/s320/IMG_6530.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;">As suspected, the film revealed a classic “thumb print” sign, so I switched therapeutic gears to also treat Epiglottitis. This pre-vaccine-era illness is usually cause by Haemophillus Influenza B, which I’ve never seen before because most babies get their HiB shots. So while I got started adjusting his meds, all I could think about was the fact that within the span of two weeks I have diagnosed Diptheria and now Epiglottitis. May I take a moment to emphasize to you (mostly a first world audience) that vaccines save lives! Wowza. Anyway, the story doesn’t end there. I visited Andrew on the Peds Ward a few different times that day, and again many times yesterday, and remained concerned about his pinched upper airway and labored breathing. The tricky thing about swollen airways is that they can spasm if you mess with them too much, so I didn’t use a laryngoscope to view the cords, and we didn’t place an NG tube for feeds/meds. But despite ongoing IV steroids and antibiotics, the big difference one day to the next was his inability to cry or cough without the airway completely closing off. With all the working to breath, I was worried about acidemia (too much carbon dioxide building up in his body). Without the ability to cough and clear phlegm I was worried about accumulating mucus blocking his airway further. My solution -recruit surgery to consider placing a Tracheostomy (a breathing tube straight into the windpipe from the front of the neck to bipass the obstructed upper airway). With bigger minds than mine considering all the options, I waited and prayed ...and maybe pestered the surgery team a couple more times about it. So ultimately Andrew got his trach, a bunch of mucus was suctioned out, and he is now breathing easily out of his neck. Praise God! (Please keep Andrew in your prayers - that his airway swelling will resolve quickly so the trach can be removed ASAP).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApeZCrvE_vyh7LUG9oIrkVGXAXBGnPlKkLXznALiA3i7YcwtNbGYuxumT3k82mnJPCeM0X7E4Zn_aaBuzcJ9QVvXwRqVWFM4ytaZ0oec0tdq5Jb6djy41ZYgeymaNewuhEMtNavCWO0dPDi6bkhnYoOWLsjiUkAqwsKsur-j3Yp3yANJLcxndqwJquA/s2048/IMG_6526.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApeZCrvE_vyh7LUG9oIrkVGXAXBGnPlKkLXznALiA3i7YcwtNbGYuxumT3k82mnJPCeM0X7E4Zn_aaBuzcJ9QVvXwRqVWFM4ytaZ0oec0tdq5Jb6djy41ZYgeymaNewuhEMtNavCWO0dPDi6bkhnYoOWLsjiUkAqwsKsur-j3Yp3yANJLcxndqwJquA/s320/IMG_6526.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><b>CASE 4: </b> This sweet girl is named Rita and she has been on the Pediatric Ward almost as long as I have. She suffers from Osteomyelitis (disseminated infection in many of her bones), severe enough to have required surgical removal of rotten pieces of bone. Despite the constant pain, inability to move, and bed sores, she has always returned my smile. This regular glimpse of a child’s hope has reminded me of God’s promise - Heavenly peace in the face of earthly trials - so I gave her a rainbow sticker, and shared God’s promise with her. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4INNzOKVcMz5OPj3usnPsG2KB397lSz4cZet02AvMdjT9OVHUYFdnoMN24LZiwm9qFtCfPCL0XO6cd0kIEYYkRO3UjmJCmFgjlEc7cPtZ7D0kBl0Secmi_b5_kraDrqTEHyT0Xf33K7YFFfgB0V4h1PQNaujslD1mp0beRvmGWLpYUCp9F0BIl5fmqg/s2046/IMG_6482.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2046" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4INNzOKVcMz5OPj3usnPsG2KB397lSz4cZet02AvMdjT9OVHUYFdnoMN24LZiwm9qFtCfPCL0XO6cd0kIEYYkRO3UjmJCmFgjlEc7cPtZ7D0kBl0Secmi_b5_kraDrqTEHyT0Xf33K7YFFfgB0V4h1PQNaujslD1mp0beRvmGWLpYUCp9F0BIl5fmqg/s320/IMG_6482.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Today it is Good Friday. Almost 2000 years ago Jesus Christ was crucified for us, taking all our sin and shame to the grave, so we might receive eternal Salvation. As I see the world come face to face with pandemic illness and death, I have found more urgency than ever to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with those who may yet choose Life over death. Adding to the burden of urgency has been the recent death of a college classmate, who recently developed Pancreatic Cancer and died within two months of getting sick, leaving behind his wife and two young kids. Wow, that strikes home. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow - are we ready to meet our Maker? Have we lived every day leaving behind no regrets and fulfilling God’s Call to sacrificially serve others in Love? We can not do it alone. Our dependence must remain on the omnipotent power of God. Our focus must remain on Jesus. Our spirits must be tuned with the Holy Spirit. The fruit we bear reveals the source of our focus: Is it selfish and fear-driven, or does the world witness in you the Fruit of the Spirit?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-25</span></i></div><div><br /></div><div>This weekend, let us all set our hearts and minds on the victory Jesus has won for us. Let us give over to Him our time and resources, and give Him control of today, of tomorrow, and however many days we have left. His power is made perfect in our weakness. Amen!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvuPHTPBu0Y8O3Y5q5CyRnwoD6hbVhMMYkY6enYdR9SLGFl-G8_crDFmrYAmF3u2EyyoFvFN6mMPOd6oW4tonhDYmg57gAqGQ9AykwOZbdWKe6NT1DcEtRWmQfFsHL1lZwwlF7URNuBH-boitSFQErmnPfBhtfTtQYsW6iq9HTkS3IfmEfZQK7QJpZg/s2048/IMG_6777.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvuPHTPBu0Y8O3Y5q5CyRnwoD6hbVhMMYkY6enYdR9SLGFl-G8_crDFmrYAmF3u2EyyoFvFN6mMPOd6oW4tonhDYmg57gAqGQ9AykwOZbdWKe6NT1DcEtRWmQfFsHL1lZwwlF7URNuBH-boitSFQErmnPfBhtfTtQYsW6iq9HTkS3IfmEfZQK7QJpZg/w400-h300/IMG_6777.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div></div>Ted and Rachel Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890370341128915347noreply@blogger.com0