A Letter To Our Friends Back Home – Rob & Marianne

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Dear brothers and sisters back in Canada.

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When I think of you, I thank God for you and the thoughts, prayers and support of all our friends back home.

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We are doing fine. In fact we are quite happy to be back in Kenya to see all that God has done here since our last visit. We are impressed with God’s development of MCF here.

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We are so glad to be part of this team.  

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We work well together and we find much joy and inspiration to have so many youth on the team that are full of energy to serve God.

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It has been fantastic working with these younger people.

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Rob even had the unique opportunity to observe a surgical procedure.

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Marianne has been serving as a nurse and a triage coordinator for one wing of the hospital.

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Marianne was especially thankful that a recent case of a young mother with DKA (diabetic keto acidosis) was identified by an astute tram member who is a seasoned emergency room physician and Marianne was part of the team that helped stabilize her and then transport her 30 minutes away to the town of “Matuu”. Changing IV bags on that bumpy ride was certainly a challenge for Marianne.

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Upon arrival at the Matuu hospital, it reminded her of how richly blessed we are in Canada. People walk for hours and pay many days’ wages to see doctors here. In Canada we have access to healthcare at every corner and often are tempted to complain about service and wait times.

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The elderly mother of the patient we transported was able to express her deep appreciation to us for saving her daughter’s life.

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We are humbled by the opportunity to serve here.  

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We also trust in God as we know there is only so much, that we – as men and women can do here.

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We again thank you for you love, support and prayers.

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Your brother and sister in Christ,

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– Rob & Marianne in Ndalani, Kenya.