90 DAY WONDER!Gerelcia came to us on December 4th, 2024, at 7 months of age. She was recovering from a 7 day stay with malaria at the Balama hospital, weighing only3.7kg/8 lbs. She should weigh about 8kg/17.5lbs. Baby Gerelcia her 1st day with us on December 12, 2024. Now, 94 days later, she is a happy, healthy 7.2kg/15.8 lbs. at 10 months AND SITTING UP INDEPENDENTLY! THAT is a marvel by anyone’s
NEW INFANT JOINS OUR FAMILY! Infant Gilda, born Dec. 31, 2023, has been in our milk program since April, 2024 when her mother passed away from an unknown illness. Sadly, Gilda did not grow like she should have under the care of her Grandmother. The Grandmother received multiple instructions on proper infant care during her first few months caring for Gilda, but did not heed the
HECTIC WEEK BUT WE MARCHING ON With heavy rains, our children have had a challenge getting settled in school. This week also kicked off the organized study time with a tutor to assist the students with their Portuguese and Math. This has made a great difference in their grades and ability to learn in Portuguese. Pastor Jose giving one on one tutoring to Adelina, a first grader.
TODDLER TOWN KEEPS GROWING AT THE OSTRICH HOUSE Rapid changes are taking place at the Ostrich House where 9 mothers care for 4 infants and 9 toddlers.It was amazing to see the infants begin to stand and then to walk! They grow up so fast! Baby Reginia came here when only 3 days old, and now she is walking 11.5 months later! Baby Josina, 10 months old,
BACK TO SCHOOL FOR VILLAGE ORPHANS Baby Ambrosio, who lives with us, has 5 brothers and sisters being cared for by their Aunt (far left in photo below). The Aunt is barely an adult, but 3 years ago she and her husband took on the challenge of raising these 5 orphans with the help of our food and school assistance programs. Ambrosio’s sisters and brothers
BACK TO SCHOOL MEANS ANNUAL PHYSICALS Tuesday this week found us rounding up the children for their annual Doctor’s check-up. Thank goodness the Doctor comes to us, as trying to transport 30 babies and 30 children to his office at the hospital would have been a hectic challenge for sure. The annual exam includes an HIV test for the new infants in our care, and a rapid
BBC BACK IN ACTION! The rains slacked off enough for the BBC (Bush Bikers for Christ) to travel to the villages on January 20th. It was a happy bunch of bikers that took off that morning to go tell the village children about Jesus. With many children working with their parents at their farms, the turnouts are lighter than usual, but saving even ONE child makes it
WIDOWER’S MITE Genono, the oldest member of our entire Balama District Church, was once a non-believer in Jesus. When my team and I went to Rovuma over 16 years ago to begin a church, Genono was CARRIED to our “preaching tree” by 2 men. His legs didn’t work, so he came to see if Jesus really heals.After prayer, nothing happened immediately, but within 2 days Genono COULD
FUN IN THE SUN In the rainy season we don’t have many sunny days, but when we do, our children run to the soccer field to play games. Last Saturday I spotted the children on just such a day having a blast at our soccer field. These videos show just how much fun they were having. Our school children having “fun in the sun”! Our 3 to
TWINS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Dina and Dionisio, born July 7, 2024, joined our Infant Formula Program in late November after their mother died from unknown causes. Sadly, the twins weighed only 4.5kg/10lbs. each at 6 months of age! Seems the mother had little breast milk, and the family was a bit slow in realizing the infants needed help. (L to R) Foster Mom Marcelina with Dionesio, and