A HIVE OF ACTIVITY AFTER CYCLONE CHIDO First, let me THANK YOU for all your prayers that kept us safe from the ravaging winds that were to the East and South of our mission. We suffered only minor damage to 3 buildings, and NO ONE was hurt, PTL! Our goal now is to make sure that the orphans in the villages have food, and to continue helping others as needed. The electric lines were down west of us at our State Line, 75 miles (150 km) away. Our first hand of assistance was a small fuel gift that to made it possible for the electricians to get to the downed lines in order to fix it. No electricity, no fuel pumps working.We were fortunate as our electricity was easy to fix, and we were only 48 hours without power. Harder hit areas East of us were without electricity for 4 days. |
BABY GERILCIA (Jer-ill-sia) RIDES OUT THE CYCLONE IN THE HOSPITAL PTL that the Balama Hospital did not sustain any damage, and our 2 Foster Mothers as well as Gerilcia, were released the day AFTER the cyclone. Gerilcia is 7 months old, and barely 2 pounds/1kg above her birth weight of 2.7kg/6 lbs! She was admitted last week with serious malaria after her father gave her up to us. Her grandmother loved her very much, and didn’t want to give her up, but she was unable to cope with her care. |
![]() Baby girl Gerilcia sees her new home for first time. |
The photo shows a happy Gerilcia a full half kg heavier (1 lb.) and looking really good in comparison to how we received her last week. Foster Mother Tina is now her new “mom”, and Gerilcia is already very attached to her. Gerilcia is one of 27 infants in diapers who are in our care at this time. Please keep all of them in your prayers. Thanks! |
FEEDING HUNGRY VILLAGE ORPHANS Thursday found our staff handing out food to the Village Orphans and their caretakers. This is the last major food give out for 2024. I am very happy that these children will have full tummies over Christmas and the New Year. These children are out of school right now, so it was wonderful to see them coming to help carry their food gifts to their home villages. |
![]() Staff handling out food to each orphans family. |
![]() The orphans helping their Grannies and Aunts to prepare their food for travel. |
THANK YOU FOR MAKING ALL THIS POSSIBLE WITH YOUR LOVE FOR THESE PRECIOUS CHILDREN. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL, AND GOD’S BLESSINGS AND TRAVEL MERCIES ON EACH OF YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.ENJOY CELEBRATING JESUS AND LOVING ON YOUR FAMILY! BLESSINGS,BUSH BUNNY BRENDA LANGE AND THE BALAMA STAFF |