Hospital Update

It has been quite awhile since we've posted any hospital pictures, and I have a bunch I had to take for a report, so I thought I'd throw them up here...

All three of the buildings we are working on right now.  On the left is the Outpatient Clinic, with Pediatric Ward and Administration on the second floor.  In the center is the Male Ward, and on the right is the Female Ward.

Male Ward on left, Female in the center and completed Kitchen/Laundry building in the distance.

Working on the plastering and trusses for the wards right now.

Wetting the walls before plastering

Bethany taking pictures for SIM at the same time.

The interior of the Pediatric Ward

That's all for now.  You can check out the fundraiser for Emmanuel and see how much we've been able to raise at http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-emmanuel-get-to-tx-for-surgery/121692 as of the time this blog was posted we are at $2,870 almost 2/3 of the way there!  Lord willing, in one month they will be in Austin, TX getting ready for surgery.

Emmanuel is heading to Texas!

From the Lone Star of Africa to the Lonestar State, Emmanuel and his mother Doreen will be heading to Texas for heart surgery in Mid-February.  HeartGift has agreed to perform the surgery for Emmanuel and will cover all medical costs related to the procedure!  You can read a little more about Emmanuel when he took a trip to Ghana last year.  I hope to post a short video with Doreen and Emmanuel in the next couple days talking about their upcoming trip.

The surgery will take place in Austin, so Doreen and Emmanuel will get to stay with our friends the Dosseys for the 6 weeks +/- that he is in the states.  Jamie has already completed his medical visa application and we will be taking them for their interview soon.  Then we just need to get Doreen and Emmanuel to the US.

Flights are not cheap to and from Liberia so round trip airfare for them will run about $4,500.  If you would like to help and contribute to Emmanuel's airfare, you can go to: https://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-emmanuel-get-to-tx-for-surgery/121692

Thank you for your prayers and support!