Got a call again this morning from our daughter, Emily Balkins (as Amy was sick) with an update! Everyone is doing quite well, but a few of them have had trouble with upset stomachs, sore throats, achy, flu like symptoms. All of them are eating and drinking LOTS of water! It is very hot and humid, which brings all the insects that type of climate brings. However, the accommodations are really very nice, but reportedly, the beds are a bit short. Their diet is curry, three times a day and delicious.
We received a report the the nursing students have been busy giving immunizations to sweet, wonderful, cooperative, but very scared children. They had given over 300 just yesterday, with an average of one child every 51 seconds! Great job!
In addition to the immunization clinic, they have been busy doing "Vacation Bible School" to those same children. They've also walked to a small village nearby and have held VBS there a couple times.
They are looking forward to tomorrow's trip just a short distance drive. They are headed to an open air market to do some shopping.
There will probably not be another update, as it is difficult to make calls and no internet. They will be heading on their LONG journey home Friday so I'm sure your family member will contact you while in route if possible.
Continued prayer support is so appreciated. Blessings on you all!
Jeenie Balkins
Thanks for the update!
ReplyDeleteThanks from me too~! Upset stomachs is probably to be anticipated. Hope all will get well soon!
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