Friday, September 24, 2021

Friday Sky Just Before Friday Sunrise & A Missions Report

 
We are officially into the Fall season and the weather is much cooler than it was a few short weeks ago. We have been having a lot of rain and we expect more this weekend. However today is supposed to be a dry, sunny day.  I look forward to it and will run some errands later in the day.

I hope the weather is good for you wherever you are in the world.





I have some happy and some sad news to report from Kenya.

The young man named Livingstone has now had his cast removed. I think they botched the job when they plastered his leg more than once.  He is now taking a few sessions of physiotherapy to reduce swelling and other concerns. The good news is that Livingstone has stopped drinking and accepted Christ as his savior. We are overjoyed for him.  He has been getting visits from a local pastor in his village and getting counsel from others.  Through that and through the love and helps he has been getting during treatment for his leg and for Covid, he has decided on this faith step. He is now making plans as to what he would like to do to earn a living (raise chickens). It's an awesome change and the first time in years that he has a dream and a vision for his future.

Ernest, the other man who we have been helping in Kenya for the past few years, has also fully recovered from a few health issues though his diabetes is ongoing. His most recent health setback was a stint in the hospital with Covid and we're so thankful he has recovered fully. He's  been very anxious to try and get back to work. His doctor advised him to stay out of the larger town center during this pandemic.  For now it means he is only able to earn very small amount of money by cutting hair for the villagers, mostly children. The payment for services is not reliable since villagers have very little money but what he gets pays for his phone airtime. If he could purchase a good set of barbering shears he would be able to do better business. If you are reading this and want to contribute toward buying this item for him please let me know.

Now for the sad news. Pastor Jonah is in hospital after a very bad reaction to his second Covid vaccination (Moderna). His first jab was Astra Zeneca and his doctor recommended vaccine mixing for better effectiveness.  This view is based on studies showing that a vaccine mixture can have a more potent immune response and thus give more protection against the virus.  Though he expected he might have a reaction, especially since he experienced a bad reaction to Astra Zeneca, he certainly did not expect such a serious reaction. 

On Wednesday night my time, I asked him how the vaccination went.  He wasn't feeling well at all.  As he explained his symptoms and showed me photos of his swollen limbs and his swollen tongue, I  became very alarmed.  His tongue which was about 3 times larger than it should be. I immediately told him to get to the hospital as quickly as possible. He went in to inpatient services on Thursday afternoon Kenyan time. I insisted he remain overnight (or longer) in hospital to make sure he is safe.  He is now recovering and resting at the hospital under doctor supervision. 

We covet your prayers for Pastor Jonah's full recovery and for the material needs of Livingstone and Ernest to be met.

Joining in with Skywatch Friday.



17 comments:

Spare Parts and Pics said...

The flowers look beautiful with the sky background!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Beautiful photographs.
Sorry about Pastor Jonah. I have never heard of anybody recommending vaccine mixing. I hope that he recover.

VENTANA DE FOTO said...


Muy buenas las luces de tus fotografías y además he podido comprobar la belleza que hay en ellas.

Joyful said...

Thank you Yogi. Yes, vaccine mixing has been studied (I think in Israel and the UK) and is found to be a more potent immune booster.

Jim said...

Beautiful.

Jocelyn said...

Lovely pictures.

Joanne Noragon said...

Sunflowers rule!

Mari said...

Beautiful sky!
That's wonderful news on Livingston. I'm sorry to hear about Pastor Jonah, but I'm glad he's improving and being monitored.

Jeanie said...

I send prayers for a full recovery for Pastor Jonah -- I'm glad the others are on the mend. And your garden is looking great!

diane b said...

I hope all your friends in kenya recover. Our weather is superb springtime weather at the moment.

Joyful said...

Thank you Diane. I envy your springtime weather. I could live in spring all year round ;-)

Joyful said...

Thank you for your prayers my friend!

Rajani Rehana said...

Beautiful blog

Jan said...

What beautiful photographs. It is Autumn now here too and the weather is set to turn cooler here. I hope that all three in Kenya recover well and are able to get on with their futures.

affectioknit said...

Hi Penny,
Beautiful skies as always...good news about your friends overseas...
~Have a lovely day!

Lowcarb team member said...

Thank you for sharing these beautiful photographs.
Saying a prayer for the continued recovery of Pastor Jonah.
Good to read about Livingstone and Ernest, may they continue to do well.

All the best Jan

Joyful said...

Thanks so much for prayers Jan.

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