WAW Wednesdays: Lightning strikes twice?

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."

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Lightning strikes twice?

Friends,

Last week at this time something big was up in the air and we couldn't report on it until now.

We received an urgent request from Belize. Believe it or not, yet another young girl with a cancerous growth on her leg.

This time it's an eight-year-old, Gabriella, She and her mother Christine arrived here safely in Amarillo Monday night.

The request stated that if she wasn't able to get help outside of Belize she would die a painful death over the next two years.

Preliminary work and tests have already begun. She's scheduled for a biopsy on Friday.

Just as before with the recent case with Ladeni, be praying that this doesn't jump to her lungs.

A gracious couple has already stepped forward to be the host Family. The wonderful Doctors, caregivers and supporters that took care of Ladeni are also stepping up.

Speaking of Ladeni, she is happy and healthy and back in Belize. She got early notice on this case with Gabriella “Gabby”, so she and her mother made a pastoral call on Gabby and her mother. In their visit they prayed with them and encouraged them. Ladeni shared her journey with Gabby, about her trip to Amarillo, and mostly she encouraged her to trust in God.

So again we're asking for prayer Gabby's life will be saved, And if possible her leg. Gabby is very sweet and very shy, and right now she's very frightened.

She didn't sleep much last night. I learned that she left her comfortable bed and went down and slept on the basement floor.

In Belize her house is very small. She and one of her other sisters sleep on the floor. Her mother's faith appears to be strong. Pray for her family and for peace in her heart. Right now she seems to be more worried about the other two daughters she had to leave behind in Belize.

 

Just prayers right now.

I will likely ask for some financial help soon.

There are always expenses incurred along the way ... Prescriptions, food, Crutches ... And warm clothing which is something Belizean's normally would not possess.

The night Gabby arrived there were still remnants from our recent snowstorm and Gabby did get to make her first snowball..

I’m about to depart for Belize with a team that will conduct a national training conference for Hospice workers.

Prayerfully,

Tim Tam
The Word at Work

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience, working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize, won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

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