CURE International
If you support Justine Rehak you may have heard of CURE International (she is now working at the CURE in Niger). What you may not know is that there is a CURE next to the Kijabe Hospital just down the hill from Rift Valley Academy.
I joined a group of RVA girls for a visit to CURE. We partnered with their activities director, a Christian lady who coordinates actives, worship services, and opportunities for encouragement for the patients and their parents.
Our group spend about an hour and a half sharing and then visiting with the kids and their moms (and 1 dad). The coordinator lead our group in introductions and then we shared a few songs Swahili songs together. Afterwards I narrated while one of the Kenyan students translated the story of Noah. The coordinator took the opportunity to point the story to Jesus and I knew this was a special place with a mission that goes beyond surgery.
After splitting into pairs equipped with nail art, face paint, books, and balloons we spent time talking to the kids and their mamas. I found myself with the dad and his son who had come from South Sudan for a surgery for the boys crooked led. I was amazing that the dad shared God's care in bringing them to this hospital. Although I didn't get the opportunity to talk to him about Jesus I trust they have heard about Jesus at this hospital and will continue to hear about Him during their stay. Please pray with me that they may know Jesus at their Savior and bring His story with them to South Sudan. Can you imagine?
Later, I was able to spend time with Susan whose 15 year old son has cerebral palsies. She came from Nairobi for help with her son's bowed legs and wrists. Although she is still are waiting for answers on the best treatment for her son she shared how encouraging it has been to be at CURE. The staff, doctors and nurses are kind, she explained, and the hospital brings times of worship, teaching, and fellowship to the wards to lift their moral and bring hope. She also shared how wonderful it is to have other parents to talk to, parents who understand the hardship of having a child who is hurting.
Please join me in praying for the children as they undergo surgeries and work through the long and painful road of physical therapy. Pray too for the parents as they stay by the side of their child. How hard it must be to watch their kids in pain. My heart is so thankful for a God who can comfort and heal.
I joined a group of RVA girls for a visit to CURE. We partnered with their activities director, a Christian lady who coordinates actives, worship services, and opportunities for encouragement for the patients and their parents.
Our group spend about an hour and a half sharing and then visiting with the kids and their moms (and 1 dad). The coordinator lead our group in introductions and then we shared a few songs Swahili songs together. Afterwards I narrated while one of the Kenyan students translated the story of Noah. The coordinator took the opportunity to point the story to Jesus and I knew this was a special place with a mission that goes beyond surgery.
After splitting into pairs equipped with nail art, face paint, books, and balloons we spent time talking to the kids and their mamas. I found myself with the dad and his son who had come from South Sudan for a surgery for the boys crooked led. I was amazing that the dad shared God's care in bringing them to this hospital. Although I didn't get the opportunity to talk to him about Jesus I trust they have heard about Jesus at this hospital and will continue to hear about Him during their stay. Please pray with me that they may know Jesus at their Savior and bring His story with them to South Sudan. Can you imagine?
Later, I was able to spend time with Susan whose 15 year old son has cerebral palsies. She came from Nairobi for help with her son's bowed legs and wrists. Although she is still are waiting for answers on the best treatment for her son she shared how encouraging it has been to be at CURE. The staff, doctors and nurses are kind, she explained, and the hospital brings times of worship, teaching, and fellowship to the wards to lift their moral and bring hope. She also shared how wonderful it is to have other parents to talk to, parents who understand the hardship of having a child who is hurting.
Please join me in praying for the children as they undergo surgeries and work through the long and painful road of physical therapy. Pray too for the parents as they stay by the side of their child. How hard it must be to watch their kids in pain. My heart is so thankful for a God who can comfort and heal.
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