Hopeful Thoughts
Eber with his mom and sister, at the local clinic receiving fluids though an IV. Last week three women (mom, wife, and sister) came to our house asking if we could help a family member who needed to go to Lima for surgery. We didn't fully understand what the problem was or what exactly they were asking for, so we made a few inquiries to people we trusted. We heard rumors that if this young man couldn't get to Lima, he would die. We also heard that he had painful kidney stones, but would be fine. Finally, we talked to the local doctor, and found out that this young man's situation was very serious, because of some added complications with infection and hydration issues, and if he didn't have surgery soon, his life could be in danger. We went to visit Eber, to pray with him and find out exactly how we could help. We saw that this young man was suffering greatly, and also discovered that he was anticipating the birth of his first child an...