MONDAY MOTIVATION: (I made a promise to God 4 years ago that I would share it if only to encourage someone in similar circumstances, and I am really sorry it may sound boastful). I got tired sending my uncle cash to treat a never ending chest pain and difficulty in swallowing, so I sent him to a bigger town for a thorough check. He had smoked cigarettes all his life, and I remember telling him, This might be cancer of the esophagus. And it was. He went to a hospital that continues to touch thousands of lives, Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kenya, where two of my friends Dr. Shelmith and Dr. Wandia were on internship. They received him and remained open to offer further assistance.... the little favors you do that leave a permanent mark. Treatment and therapy commenced immediately, and my uncles health improved greatly. He would have died in 2 months, but with God through care from Tenwek, we had him for 2 more years, and so were somehow prepared for his passing on. One of his children was just getting into high school and his education hang in the balance - school fees. My finances were at an all time low and salary all tied up. I would save as little (say as much) as 1,000 bob from poetry performances, glean from here and there, and direct it towards my cousins school fees which averaged about 60,000 bob annually. A great journey starts by one step and a mustard plant from a tiny seed. I call it the mountain moving faith with which you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matt. 17:20). Four years later, I write to testify that he has never really been sent home for school fees and in the next few days, will be starting his final national exams. I take this opportunity to thank God, salute Tenwek, to wish all those supporting patients grace and provision, and all candidates every success in their exams. Blessed week.
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 04:31:47 +0000
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