We praise God for His provision for the Agta VBS team. One portion of the team went in by boat (three hours by land and then nine hours on the open ocean) while the rest of the team were able to fly in (a much shorter trip by air). The original plan was for our family to join the team but God however had other plans.
This past Mother’s Day we found ourselves unexpectedly in the hospital. Sheila had been complaining since the Thursday previous of stomach problems and so on Friday she was taken to a local pediatrician. After initial examination and lab work she was treated for UTI. The pediatrician did say however if problems persisted we should take her to the hospital. The next morning she showed no signs of improvement while in fact she seemed to be getting worse and so off to the local hospital we went. Within the hour she was diagnosed with appendicitis and she was operated on later that same day.
We praise God despite the unexpected Mother’s Day. Had we waited one more day (Mother’s Day) the appendix likely would have ruptured. In fact, this will be one Mother’s Day we can always be grateful for knowing that things could have turned out far worse. Furthermore, had we been located in this remote village when she began showing signs of her illness, it would have made for a much more difficult situation.
We praise God for providing such great doctors and medical facilities in northern Luzon. Not too many years ago a case like this would have meant a trip to Manila. So while we are disappointed about not making the trip with the team, we are grateful for God’s sovereignty and perfect timing.
Sheila Marie is home now and continues her recovery. Please pray that she will stave off infection as her body continues to heal. Please continue to be in prayer also for the work of the Agta VBS team. What a tremendous opportunity to water the seeds that others have planted. We are confident that this is just one more process in one day seeing an abundant harvest among the Agta people and their Illocano neighbors.
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