Baby Moses passed away this weekend. Shelly sent me an email from Enoch and I found out he died Sunday (Oct. 19th) from malaria.
There are people that don't understand why I continue to go back to places like Uganda...well, this is why. No one should die from malaria. No one should die from dehydration. Life shouldn't be lost to hunger. But it is. Every single day. And this Sunday, it was a 2 year old boy named Moses that I held and loved. You see, I have to go back. God's love for His people doesn't allow me to stay here, but instead compels me to go and love as many as I can, for however long I can. Life and death is not in my hands, here or in another country. It is not up to me whether someone lives through a battle with malaria or is lost to it. But it is up to me to love them as much as I can.
2 comments:
I was so sorry to hear the news. I was catching up on all you have done on your trip, and your heart and your burden is clearly seen through your writing. I pray God will continue to lead and protect you as you serve him in such a needed way! I remember when you used to talk about your missions work in high school and i am so glad you have been able to follow your heart and your calling! Never lose your heart, never lose your focus, and you will be able to do so much for our Lord and for those children.
Alex Spear
Hello! I know this will be completely random, but I am Nancy Harris's daughter (I believe you are one of her nurses in ICU?). She told me about you and sent me a link to your blog! WOW! I have enjoyed scanning your stories and hope to be able to read them more in depth soon. How neat that you split your time between here and Africa. That is really amazing and it's so neat to see the journey Christ has you in for this time being. I, too am a Christian and right now He has me in the journey of college. I attend UGA and am trying to follow Him where He has me right now. I have a blog too and would love to get to know you better! I will add you to my prayer list as I know travelling and mission work can be difficult, as is generic life too! I am so sorry about Moses. What a blessing, however, that he had someone who deeply loved him- YOU! Anyways it is so neat to have found out about you and I hope to talk to you more in the future!
Blessings,
Jennifer Harris
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