Be as flexible as Gumby” is a saying one of my teammates uses frequently when we work overseas. Nothing has been more true and we haven’t even left for Jordan yet. This year our hosts have recommended that it will be better if we go to Lebanon instead of Jordan. Same work, similar population, different country. Thankfully the agency our hosts work for has outreach efforts to the Syrian refugees in both Jordan and Lebanon. Demonstrating our flexibility we are changing our plans and will head to Lebanon in February.
Our mission remains the same, a team of 14 will be providing medical and dental care to the Syrian refugees. The refugees in Lebanon face very similar circumstances as the refugees in Jordan; they do not have access to medical care, they are prohibited from working and have survived atrocities that we cannot even imagine. The only difference, they live in Lebanon.
For me, it’s not about the location but the work we will be doing. The situation for the refugees pulls on the strings of my heart and I feel called to go and help. God has given me a skill set and I am excited for the opportunity to use my skills and minister to this group of people.
Last year we treated over 700 refugees. Each so thankful for the help we could provide and the hope we shared. One of our patients was a 9 year old boy who was so badly burned on his legs that they didn’t bend properly making it very difficult for him to walk. His grandmother had to carry him around town. With the help of our host we were able to help him get a wheelchair.
There is a significant expense involved with a trip like this and I am asking for you to consider contributing financially to this cause.
As a team we are hoping to raise $15,000 to purchase the necessary supplies and cover the costs of the trip. I'm asking if you will consider making a $25 donation towards this trip. Like last year, any funds that are raised above the expense of the medications and/or the trip will be donated to our host group for the intent purpose of being used towards addressing ongoing medical needs.
If you are able to make a tax-deductible donation, please go online to this link and scroll down to select my name.
