Last night Christina learned that our good friend Analyn (she is 19 weeks pregnant) started having some cramping and bleeding. Analyn has become a good friend to both Christina and I over the last year. We were so excited for her when she became pregnant as her and her husband had been wanting another baby for about 2 years now. They have 2 children already.
After talking with Analyn this morning we decided that it would be best to take her out to the hospital and have a checkup. Christina having been home for just 2 days was happy to accompany Analyn to town.
It is possible to get to town by land. But it is a 2 hr hike, if you walk yourself. She would have needed to been taken out by stretcher. Then it is a 1 hr bumpy ride to the nearest town. The hospitals there are not good. It would then be another 1 hr drive to a town with a good hospital.
It was obvious that it was best to fly Analyn by our NTM helicopter to that town with a good hospital. That is what we have the helicopter for.
The saddest thing for us is that we had to think about whether or not we can afford to pay for this flight. We do not have extra support to cover these medical flights. It cost us $180 US for the flight alone. Then there will be the hospital and doctors fees on top of that.
We decided to trust the Lord to provide for this expense. We know He is faithful to take care of all our needs and the needs of the people we are ministering among.
If you would like to help us with this medical expense or any other medical expenses for the Ga’dang people, please let us know. We can direct you the information you need. Or go to www.ntm.org/canada/give Make sure to include a note for Ga’dang Medical Fund.
Please be praying for Analyn and her baby. We will keep you updated as we learn more.