African Bible College Community Clinic

Friday, the 14th of August.... Jose went to the Daeyang hospital again and worked in their ED. He is still trying to get their ambulance organized, but actually finding it on the premises is a challenge! I was in the clinic all morning, with a variety of patients - we see not only the usual disease processes that are common in the US, but also other diseases - or concerns about diseases- that are unique to Africa. And always, the underlying concern for HIV/AIDS. Lots of malaria testing, but not much malaria this time of year... however, it is always a concern for anyone with physical complaints not easily explained. One of the big headaches here is abdominal pain - we have such limited resources to diagnosis their problem. However, we do what we can with what we have. Today was the last day for the two doctors from Nebraska. They have been a lot of help and I will miss them. They truly have a heart for Africa. They went out to a distant village this past week and saw some very concerning cases. Jose and I are going to attempt to arrange a repeat visit to that village and do some follow up for them, and take some medications that they did not have - but wished they did! They actually generated some paperwork, so we will have names and diseases! Friday morning in the clinic was quite busy - much busier than the usual Friday. This evening we went to the potluck on the ABC campus. I made bar-b-que chicken - quite a feat considering I had to make my own bar-b-que sauce... not even catsup as a starter... Turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself! The fellowship at the potluck is always fun. New teachers for the Academy are coming in and getting acquainted with one another, settling in, getting ready for the new school year. These young people are really dedicated to the Lord to come here for a year or more and teach as volunteers. If you are interested, search for African Bible College on the web - you can learn about the college, the Academy and the clinic. They are always in need of teachers, who knows, maybe you will be lead to come to Malawi to teach,.. (or at least help support one of the teachers or the college!) We decided to stay in town this week-end. Seems like it has been a very busy week and we are tired. I hope to take some of the new teachers to the Crisis Nursery tomorrow. The picture today is of the signage for the community clinic. Enjoy and keep us in your prayers!