A Layne Post
One year ago, Jon and I visited the Oncology department at Maputo Central Hospital for the very first time; it was the their Christmas party. Little did we know how the people, the place, would captivate us. Little did we know that the Lord would tell us to stay, to give our hearts and our time right there in that hospital.
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Jon playing Christmas carols last year
A year ago
And yet here we are.
I am so grateful, so fulfilled, so satisfied. The Lord knows what He is doing. A year ago, I felt lost. I felt unsettled and in a temporary location, but the Lord knew otherwise. Thanks for being a part of the journey thus far. Thanks for trusting along with us and for sticking around to see the faithfulness of our God. To Him be the glory.
Christmas party in Oncology 2010
Jon and Tomé as Pai Natal
Lucia enjoyed her hat as well
Lucia feeling Miss Anaya kick
Jon playing Christmas carols, much to everyone's delight
Enjoying music... her smile is contagious
Yet even amidst the celebration, their little IV ports remain taped in place, not allowing us to forget the looming fact that we’re all together because they are in Oncology being treated for cancer.
IV ports
Tomé on treatment
There are so many to love, so many to comfort. May the Lord continue to use us.
Precious little ones! What a joy it is for us state-side folks to have a part in sharing the love of Jesus with Tome’ and others …. because you are there. Joy to the world!
These pictures make me smile and cry at the same time. Jon’s smile is so great in these pictures:) Funny how only the Lord can make an Oncology Ward feel satisfying. I’m sure Anaya enjoyed the music as well! Love you both!!
I want to hear Jon’s violin too! Miss you both, but glad to be a part of things in Mozambique.
I can’t believe you guys have been there more than a year already! What a full year it’s been. I miss you guys a ton and am looking forward to celebrating with you next year. In the meantime, glad you’re blessing and being blessed by all those you’re loving on. :)
Made me cry! I love you cousin!