I talked with Christie today. She is finding there are many needs there that she is hoping the team will be able to bring when they come in May. The Medic is no longer on the compound so she has become the person everyone turns to with their medical needs. She has asked that we send large bottles of Children's Tylenol and Ibuprofen as well as Adult Tylenol and Ibuprofen. She also needs lotsa tubes of triple antibiotics, Band-aids of all sizes and Hydrogen Peroxide. She is asking for your prayer as she deals with boils, cuts, infections and illnesses that she hasta make gut decisions on. She is relying on God to give her wisdom - and she would like to know that you are praying for her to hear His still small voice as she deals with these different situations. If any of you knows of a home remedy book that we could take to her (preferably soft cover for weight restrictions) - please let me know so that I can find it ASAP!!
She is totally out of the paper she brought so they could use reams of lined paper and lots and lots of cheap pens. She'd also like cheap, light craft items, like floss for friendship bracelets, pipe cleaners, and light colored paper. She's also finding she needs a small sewing kit with lotsa buttons. It's amazing what you realize you need after you get there. Fortunately, Mark, Kari and Amy can bring these things to her.
Thank you for your response to the Neck Coolers. Christie is looking forward to getting hers. She said that it is hard to sleep at night because she is so warm and that her neck seems to sweat the most! This will be a blessing to her! We already have payment for all the team members going over on May 27th and 23 neckbands for the children and staff at Jonathan's House! Thank you for your faithfulness in helping these people!!
Christie asks that we also pray for her for emotional stamina. She is finding that she is emotionally drained with all that is going on around her. Their culture really is different from the one in which she grew up and constantly adjusting to someone else's culture is very draining. She is continually praying for God to give her patience and wisdom, and would appreciate your prayers along these lines as well. She is thoroughly enjoying herself and is thankful for that as well.
She has felt a bit isolated since the Internet doesn't work. The only connection to the outside world is through phone calls from those who are willing to buy a phone card and call her. We can, however send letters to her with Mark, Kari and Amy. If you would like to send letters to her, please have it to me no later than May 23rd, as we will be packing then. She will then be able to pull these letters out over the course of the next four months and read them when she gets lonely.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
From my grateful heart,
Karen
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