Marybeth

Yesterday afternoon i held a little baby girl minutes after she was born. Her mother didn't care to take care of her so we were able to love on her the first few minutes of her life. In Africa they don't name the baby until a week after they are born, so Janet and I named her Marybeth (my name and Jan's middle name). Marybeth was 2months premature and wasn't breathing well on her own. We left the clinic that night praying that she would be able to get to the hospital (about 2 hours away) and get the care she needed.

However, God had a different plan. Baby Marybeth died just hours after Janet and I spent time with her. We were the first to hold her and to talk to her. We told her that Jesus loved her and we prayed for her. Little did we know that we would be the only ones that would love on her or name her.

God has been doing so much in my heart. He has been not only letting me learn so much medically but He has been changing my heart. He is helping me to truly love, and showing me the importance of seizing every moment. We never how He is going to use us. Thank you for your continued prayers for myself and the team! We are all doing well and are truly loving our time here! God is good, even when life is hard.

  Love Always, Mary

"Our task here on earth is to show the world an accurate reflection of what God is like. To show them, through our lives who God is."