We had a day in Carpenter that is hard to put into words.
After morning devotions the team was summoned to the chief’s palace before breakfast and we were greeted so warmly. After breakfast the rookies went on a tour of the development compound and saw with their own eyes the different sectors and how the medical work fits into this big picture.
We set up for the staff clinic and before we even began our work a contingent of elders from the village arrived with yams, a white ram, and words of gratitude that left many of us teary!
This incredible team went to work and this half-day clinic resulted in care being given to 260 patients and 17 hernia surgeries were completed! My favorite moment of the day was when David’s mother told us that ” before you were created you were all destined to be my sons and daughters”.
While we gave our all today to these dear people, I am quite certain that we received much more. Thanks be to God.
Jennifer Wilson, a physician in Uxbridge, Ontario, launched GRID’s annual health team several years ago and continues to lead it. She and her husband Graham are committed to alleviating suffering among Ghana’s poor. Jennifer is a board member of GRID.
Caro and Martin says
Hi Jenn
Just joining in the the birthday chorus to wish you many blessings as you celebrate so far away from home but with the love of many people there surrounding you with many wishes
May God be with you all as you spread your healing hands to so many people there
With all out love
from Caro and Martin
Stacy Wilson says
“Happy birthdy to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to youuuuuu” Can you almost hear the crazy mixture of voices bellowing that out to you??!! Happy Birthday Jenny! As we prayed for you and the team today, we asked God for a birthday blessing that will last forever…..Isn’t He the giver of every perfect gift!! We are celebrating you today and although we can’t give you love in person, we will just save it all up until you get home! Know that we are covering over you and the team, and are anticipating hearing more amazing stories of God’s provision, blessing and power going out……”thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”.
Lots of love,
Stace (for the whole gang!)