want to tell you the story of Lazaro, pictured here with Madalena, one of his amazing car..
I ers. It's an appropriate name for him, as he was so weak and poorly when he came into the orphanage, that he nearly died.Lazaro was brought into the orphanage by local government officials, who recognise our work here, as we help these needy children.
His mother had died of AIDS, leaving him in a terribl.e state of neglect. He had a very deep ulcerated hole in the side of his head and another on his jaw, was very sick and weak and his little body was full of worms. Everyone whilst busy praying fervently, prepared themselves for the worst- how could this little life survive? And yet he has! And is thriving now!!!
Having been given some fairly basic treatment from the hospital, and loads of prayer, he has now made a huge turn around. I was amazed to see that not only have the horrendous wounds healed and grown over, but he has now put on weight, is starting to run around, and is beginning to talk. He can now say the names of the other children in the orphanage, who have also been snatched from the jaws of sickness and death.
Next week Martha and I are taking the children to the large Iris Ministries orphanage in Maputo, to get them checked out by the local doctor and the nurses who work there. It will be great to get our own medical centre set up here next year - as you can imagine we are all so excited about that.
Thanks again so much to everyone who is helping us financially and prayerfully to help those in such need. We are so dependent on your continued support.
Lots of love to all
Pete
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Pete what an amazing story and wonderful that next year these children can be treated in Malavela's own medical centre. I'm starting my coast to coast walk this thursday and want to thank all who have responded so generously to the fund.Just hope it stops raining! I look forward to hearing more stories on your return. Best wishes Deborah Roberts
Just like to say, what a pleasure it is to see, and hear the good work you guys are all doing over there, i just pray that gods graciousness, blesses you all abundantly, it says in Philippians’ 4-13 "for I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength" wow, you guys have that, god bless you all
Just like to say, what a pleasure it is to see, and hear the good work you guys are all doing over there, i just pray that gods graciousness, blesses you all abundantly, it says in Philippians’ 4-13 "for I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength" wow, you guys have that, god bless you all
Hey Pete, i surprised myself and for the first time ever im on a blog site. so sending you grace,peace and love in Jesuss Name and on behalf of heaven.............THANK YOU xxxxxxxxxx
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