BUSH BIKERS FOR CHRIST (BBC) DOUBLES IN SIZE TO REACH 1000’S MORE WITH THE GOSPEL The new 8 man, 4 motorbike BBC team now consists of 2 teams of 4 men each. The 2 teams took off into the remote areas of Balama this week, visiting 10 additional villages (20 villages in all). The seasoned Youth Evangelists, Carlitos and Daniel, are the 2 team leaders. BBC now
HIDDEN MALARIA, THE SILENT KILLER On April 30th, I am doing my normal morning health checks on the 35 little children in our care, when I notice that Crecencia, 2 years old, has no energy. Upon questioning the mothers, they stated that she lost her appetite a few days ago, but was now eating better, but not like she should be. She had no fever
PAYING IT FORWARD It is tradition here for the friends of a person who lost a relative to visit them, giving an offering as well as comforting words. Many of my friends did just that a few days after the loss of my father. I wanted to share this beautiful gesture with all of you, for I know my father would have wanted me to
JUMAIDA IS HOME!Our Balama Nutritionalist called me 8 a.m. Saturday, April 13th, bringing music to my ears! He told me to come get Jumaida, as she was ready to go home. The appetite enhancer worked, and she is eating, PTL! Her fever is gone, she is playing, and looking good. Her weight is her biggest problem. At 9 months old, she only weighs 5.9kg/13 lbs. She should weigh at
THE BABY RESCUES CONTINUE… On Tuesday, our newest infant, Baby Boy Bonito, 7.5 months old at 4kg/8.8 lbs., was released from the hospital after a 2 week stay. Admitted for malaria, his lab tests revealed a Hgb of only 4.9! YIKES! That is death’s door! He looked it too, as he was very weak, and not able to suck a bottle. He urgently needed blood, receiving his first of
EASTER SUNDAY, A DAY OF CELEBRATION The Sunday sunrise brought clear skies and fluffy white clouds over the horizon. It was a beautiful day to celebrate our King’s Resurrection. I was invited to the Catholic Sister’s Home for lunch along with many of their friends. It was great having a “family” of Brothers and Sisters in Christ to celebrate with. The food was beyond great, and the
TWO NEW BABIES RECEIVED THIS WEEK An Uncle and a Granny, both from remote villages, brought in 2 very malnourished orphaned infants to our milk program on Thursday. Baby boy, Nedo, is 4 months old, while the 2nd boy, Bonito, is 7 months old and they both weighed exactly the same, 3.3kg / 7.2 pounds! Very bad indeed! I rushed them both to the hospital, where they were examined
INFANTS JUMAIDA AND TINY REGENIA BACK IN HOSPITALPrayer requested for both these little ones who are again battling malaria. Please note that with Regenia, this was a disease she was born with, and it has now reoccurred as she is limited in what medications she can take due to her being only 1 month old. Once she weighs 5 kg/11 pounds, she can take the medicine
FROM: Bush Bunny BrendaDATE: March 16, 2024 BABY BOY GILDO, 32ND INFANT JOINS OUR FAMILY Baby Gildo, 3 months old, weighed in at our Infant Formula Day on Thursday, March 14th at only 3.8kg (a little over 8 lbs.), down from 3.95kg on March 1st. Born on December 16, 2023, Gildo’s mother passed away when he was only 2 weeks old. Gildo was born in Nairobi village about 20km/12
FROM: Bush Bunny Brenda DATE: March 9, 2024 BLANKETS FOR BALAMA KIDS A very missions minded preschool class in Ohio raised funds this week so that our orphans can keep warm during the 2024 cool season. From late April until the middle of August, our night temperatures can drop to 50°F/13°C. That’s a bit nippy for anyone without a blanket. Enthusiastic pre-schoolers know how to give