A Layne Post
The class we attended on Saturday was such a wealth of information. We learned about HIV, exactly how it is attacking the body, the progression, how it is diagnosed, treatments, etc. A pharmacist from Walgreens came in and explained in detail about the medications and some of the side effects. We also learned about alternative treatments and nutrition recommendations, which could potentially be quite helpful for us, if we do not have much access to meds.
All the information we went over was given to us in a binder, so forgetting is not a problem! Hallelujah. =)
The biggest thing I walked away from the class with was HOPE. HIV and AIDS no longer has to be a death sentence. We met some people in class who had been diagnosed with HIV 28 years ago and are still living full, rich lives. It is manageable with proper care.
There is hope for the orphans in Africa. There is hope for Angola. There is hope.
I praise the Lord for leading me to the website, and getting me in touch with the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS. I look forward to working with them to learn more over the next few weeks.
We’ll keep you updated!