Hello friends,
The man in the photo is from Pokot country in Kenya and his name is John. He is the one that had 3 snake bites just before my friend Jonah got bit. Both of them are suffering from complications after initially healing well. I hesitated to put this man's photo up because this tribe of people doesn't like to have their photos taken. (I remember it wasn't so many decades ago when my people also did not want their images captured on film. These days we take a lot of photos). Anyway I know that it is difficult for people to feel connected to someone to help them if they don't know what they look like so I decided to post and hope for the best.
My friend Jonah has been on medication over the past week or so to try and reduce his lung size. He is likely going to have surgery on February 4th as the medication is not working to reduce his lungs. Doctors from Germany are at the Eldoret hospital. There will be 4 doctors performing and assisting in the procedure on Jonah. His brother has ho travel from Kericho to Eldoret to sign the necessary release or waiver forms. I'm still praying that this surgical procedure will not need to be done because it is very serious business. But if it does go ahead, I pray for the very best result and a quick healing time.
The Pokot man above is also now suffering COPD as a consequence of the snake bites. He needs more financial help to get the proper medical attention. It would be ideal if he can get help at the same time Jonah does so that they can both benefit from the assistance of the foreign doctors. I just wish I knew more about the surgery as what I've read isn't very encouraging. I am having to trust in God that ALL will go well and that these two men will be safe.
If you can help the Pokot man, please contact me soonest. You can either use the contact form to the top right of this blog or by send me email. Click here. Prayers are also much appreciated. God bless.
Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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In a spirit of rejoicing, Baby Fidelis and her mother made it home safely to Kenya on February 2, 2016.
Here they are being greeted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after the long journey home from Canada.
Thanks be to God and to all those who prayed for and helped this dear baby.
She will need to undergo more surgeries in future but for now she is at home with family.
