LUZ: "The Light"
Luz is a married woman in her early forties struggling with depression and anxiety. She
has five living children, and three who died in infancy. She is a Christian, and just started attending church regularly
after a long hiatus. Although she was unable to tell me exactly what is causing her struggles, I suspect her marriage
is abusive in some way. I taught her the Psalm: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto
thine own understanding; in all thy ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path." Psalm 3:5
JOSE RAMON: Director of Natural Resources Dept.
Jose was our host in Honduras. He and his wife have had numerous hard trials throughout
their life. Right now they are facing a court case after a car accident that totaled J.R.'s truck. Auto insurance
doesn't exist in Honduras, and the both the police and justice departments are very corrupt. J.R. is very uncertain
what the outcome of the case will be, but told us his house is in jeopardy. Please pray for mercy from the judge who
tries the case.
JUELO: Stomach Tumor
Juelo is a man in his fifties who accepted Christ after hearing that he has an inoperable large
tumor just below his stomach. The tumor also involves his liver and possibly other organs or lymph nodes as well.
Even if the tumor is benign, it is potentially fatal because it is fast growing and is restricting his ability to eat.
Please pray for peace for him as he approaches his death.
MARIA FRANCESCA: Syphilis
Maria is in the third stage of syphilis, which means she has psychoses and numerous painful physical
symptoms, including large lesions throughout her body and constant itching. Her children are caring for her as she approaches
her death, and they are uncertain if she is a believer of Christ's gospel. Pray that her daughter will get through to
her with the gospel before her death.
MARIA MARGARET: Seizures and Mental Handicap
Maria came to us with nearly fatal high blood pressure and grand mal seizures. We treated
both and released her to go to the local hospital, where she will most likely be turned away. We gave her medication
to treat the high blood pressure and seizures but are unsure if she will continue to take them. She struggles to care
for herself and is often a burden to her siblings and community.
JOSEU: Child with Seizures
I described Joseu's case on the "Beautiful Faces" page. Please pray that his seizures will
remain under control and that his brain will continue to develop normally after the long period of seizure he experienced
the day he came to our clinic. Pray that our care of him as a child will influence his decision regarding salvation
in the future.
MICHAEL: Drug User
Michael is a man in his twenties who uses cocaine daily. He had high blood pressure and
a fast heart rate which could prove fatal if he continues to use drugs. He has come to the clinic before seeking treatment
for his headaches, also related to his drug use. No one is sure if he has accepted salvation.
