It’s the end of the financial year at the hospital and one
thing that Malcolm has to do is to make sure that there is a stock take. This
covers medical items such as drugs and syringes as well as more unusual things
such as cows and bags of cement.
We have been in Kiwoko for about 3 months now and looking
forward to a 3 week break at the end of July to the UK
-
We have settled in to our very comfortable new
home and have learnt not to complain (much) about showering in cold water.
-
Irene has finished interviewing all the staff at
the clinic for those suffering from HIV / AIDS and has submitted her report and
recommendations for improving the administration procedures.
-
Malcolm has managed, with the finance staff, to
get the Hospital Board’s approval to budgets for the next financial year. He
has also increased most prices (and reduced some) that patients pay for
treatment and drugs. (Although most of the treatment costs are covered by
donations and grants it is essential that patients make a small contribution to
the Hospital costs)
-
We have made new friends with both other
‘mzungus’ and local staff, and enjoy a weekly bible study with local medical
staff
-
We have avoided accidents, illnesses and bites
from snakes or the many unusual bugs we find here (except from the mosquitos)
The bible talks about God’s blessings in our lives. Job 5:24 says “You will
know that your tent is secure; you will take stock of your property and find
nothing missing”. At the time Job was experiencing a heap of disasters in his
life, and had lost his home and his family. But he was still under God’s ‘tent’
or protection. Whatever difficulties we may face we can be reassured that God
will never let us down.
Prayer pointers
Thank God:
·
that we have so far settled in well to our new
life at Kiwoko Hospital
·
For the work we have been able to do and the
contributions we are making to the care of poor people in the region
·
For the many people around the world who help
fund the Hospital and ensure that the people here get good medical care at a
price they can afford
Please pray:
·
for wisdom and insight as we find out the needs
of Kiwoko Hospital
·
for Irene and the staff in the HIV department as
they seek to care and counsel those suffering the effects of AIDS.
·
for Malcolm and staff in the Finance and
Administration department as they seek to manage the finances of the Hospital
and keep management informed of the financial position
·
for the work of the chaplain and mission team as
they bring spiritual comfort to the patients, as well as their families and
Hospital staff, in their time of medical and spiritual need.
·
For safe journeys and a relaxing time as we see
family and friends in the UK
To find out more about our life in Uganda
No comments:
Post a Comment