Saturday, June 26, 2010

Scary host family news

Dear Friends,

I just found out from Nohno that Pahpa has had a stroke and is in the Majuro hospital in critical condition. The doctors say the stroke was caused by undiagnosed diabetes. Pahpa was off-island for a professional conference, and although that distance makes the news harder on us, he will likely get better medical care there than here.

Diabetes, heart disease, and cancer are incredibly prevalent and fast-growing killers in Micronesia. They're all the more tragic because they are usually preventable through diet and lifestyle changes and regular checkups. The rising statistics have been making me feel depressed and frustrated since I've been aware of them, but this development has brought those emotions to a much more raw and personal place.

Please pray for Pahpa. We're all very worried about him right now.

Thank you,
Mollie

2 comments:

  1. Give us an update when you are able to, Miss Mollie! Pahpa is in our prayers. Hugs, Mama

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  2. I'm here praying too! "May God fulfill all of Pahpa's needs at this moment, including the best of care where he is, and give peace to the family, including Nohno and Mollie, as only He can do."
    Not knowing all the information is the hardest part. That is where we learn where we are in our trust and faith in God. Once we give it all to God, even what we don't know, He will supply the peace in our hearts. Then we will see how good God is- how long, how wide, how deep, how high is God's marvelous love for us.
    Trusting God for everything!
    Love you, Judy

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