Thursday, November 18, 2010

Last Ministry Day Underway in Sudan

The team is physically exhausted but their spirits are strong. I don't know if you realize it but this mobile medical team is the first of its kind in Western Mundri County. Work has been done in East Mundri County but so many of the folks in the villages that we are visiting have never seen a doctor. By the end of the day the team will have seen over 750 patients.

For the family members that were left behind I encourage you to prepare yourself for the stories that will be communicated once the team returns. They have seen a depth of physical pain and suffering that will be difficult to put into words. The pictures and videos will help but they only go so far in helping each team member unpack all that is in their head. Be patient with them. The reality of life in Sudan has set in and the images are a lot to process.

We give all the glory to the Lord. He is writing a story with each of our lives. We give thanks for the goers as well as those that sent. It's all about Him!

God Bless,

Tripp Skipper
Mundri, Sudan

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear that all went so well, it would be nice to know how many people over the world has been praying for all of you. I know the exhaustion, I feel the pain, I see the people that waited that did not get to see the doctors, and I see the people that could not be helped. I always remember the guy beaten on the side of the road, the priest and the Levite prayed I am sure but one did something to help, you are those guys that put faith into action. May God receive all the glory for the things you have done. Love to all. HH See u in hours

Anonymous said...

So good to read this entry and know that your week has been busy and lives have been touched ... physically and spiritually. I pray for your safe return. Enjoyed Sarah and the girls this past weekend. What a precious time.. you are blessed, Tripp, as are they. Look forward to hearing your voice when you say..."I'm back in the states"!
Much love, mama

Unknown said...

Moving story. thanks a lot on behalf of my brothers and sisters in Sudan. God bless your work Tripp.love you and see you soon in Uganda.

Your friend,

Festo.