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Eighteen and Dead, the Argument for Christ

She was carried in complaining of vaginal bleeding for nine months.  Her history was classic: positive pregnancy test in March, miscarriage in April, D&C (an operation to clear out the uterus) done in April, June and again in September secondary … Continue reading

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Clothes Pins and a Tour

We love our little guy and he continues to keep us entertained as he finds new ways to make us laugh! Take a mini-tour with us through the hospital to get a feel for the  hospital, staff and patients (2 … Continue reading

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“Biannual Report”

We are at the half way mark, month 15 of 30.  What a trip it has been so far.  So many stories and experiences.  We would like to give you an update of where we are and where we are … Continue reading

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Feb 27, 2014

I am down.  I am struggling.  I called a friend, a teacher, a doctor who participated in my training.  We talked. In the middle of January, I told my wife, we have been blessed / lucky so far, no major … Continue reading

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I am emotional (A rant)

I am emotional.  I cry a lot more in silence these days.  I have been here before.  It comes when re-reading a blog, reflecting on a comment and or seeing a sick patient.  It comes out of the blue, a … Continue reading

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“Doctor!”

It had been a relatively challenging night.  I hadn’t gotten home till about 11pm and one of the patients I’d been managing overnight was laying heavy on my mind.  I wanted to go over early to see her and check … Continue reading

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“Blah, Blah, Blah” . . . we think that means “I can swim”

Wow!  It has been so much fun to watch him go from barely moving to crawling to walking and now to swimming! Noah continues to be an ever-present blessing in our lives!  God knew what He was doing!!

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Nine patients, two points of view and a question

What a day! Or is this a week now or a month?  I am not sure.  The days are fuzzy.  It seems like one long day.  Time is for me a point of reference, a tool, used to measure things, … Continue reading

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The Gift

“They’re coming tomorrow, do you want me to call you when they’re here?” “Who’s coming?” “You know, my friend whose baby had the arm problem . . . . “ The “arm problem,” how could I forget?!  In the first … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from Togo! (2013 Christmas Newsletter)

Our Christmas letter is now posted!  Go to our website under the “newsletter” tab or click here. Hope and pray that you have a blessed Christmas and happy New Year! Please also see our updated prayer requests as we head into … Continue reading

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