Do forgive my lack of updates over the past few weeks. It's been crazy with exams and family and friends coming over for the Christmas season. On that note, Belated Merry Christmas to everyone!
First things first, Kai Kai is doing great! Praise God! She's still on a medication regimen that will last for a few weeks-months. But once again thanks to everyone for their prayers and concern.
Currently, EMC Philippines is at a youth camp being held in Sam's honor. As soon as I get news and pictures, I'll be updating it on the blog.
Thank you for following this blog and continue to pray for our ministry.
Sincerely,
Melissa M.
EMC International: Philippines coordinator
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Urgent request: Prayer for Kai Kai & family
Hello dear friends, brothers and sisters in Christ. I'm coming to you today asking for your prayers for Kai Kai, who is the granddaughter of Pastor Ferdinand Balmores. Ate (Sister) Sunshine, who is Kai Kai's mother and Pastor Ferdinand's daughter brought Kai Kai to Dagupan City from the island of Mindoro after having a six day fever that would not respond to regular antibiotics.
Last week, a chest x-ray showed that little Kai Kai who is 4 years old, has pneumonia and a skin test this past Sunday revealed that she has contracted tuberculosis. While not very common in the US, tuberculosis is still widespread in nations like the Philippines. The good news is however, that Kai Kai is doing much better last I checked and getting up from the hospital bed.
However, we are not out of the woods yet. Kai Kai will not be released from the hospital just yet as the doctor is advising the family that she should stay for at least another 4-10 days. Also, there is a risk that the entire Balmores family and those who have visited and taken care of Kai Kai in the hospital have been exposed to tuberculosis and are at risk for developing the disease itself.
Let's all come together and pray for the Balmores family as they face another trial. As a medical student, I appreciate the work of doctors and nurses and the new and efficient treatments that have been developed, but I also know that there's a point where science can do no more and only God who is the ultimate Healer and Doctor can step in. Let us pray for a speedy recovery for Kai Kai. Let us also pray that the tuberculosis she has will not spread to Pastor Ferdinand, his family and the entire EMC family as some of the leaders have taken turns staying in the hospital with her before the diagnosis. Let us pray for the doctors and nurses who are taking care of Kai Kai that our Heavenly Father gives them the wisdom they need to treat kai Kai.
Thank you.
-Melissa M.
EMC International: Philippines coordinator
Last week, a chest x-ray showed that little Kai Kai who is 4 years old, has pneumonia and a skin test this past Sunday revealed that she has contracted tuberculosis. While not very common in the US, tuberculosis is still widespread in nations like the Philippines. The good news is however, that Kai Kai is doing much better last I checked and getting up from the hospital bed.
However, we are not out of the woods yet. Kai Kai will not be released from the hospital just yet as the doctor is advising the family that she should stay for at least another 4-10 days. Also, there is a risk that the entire Balmores family and those who have visited and taken care of Kai Kai in the hospital have been exposed to tuberculosis and are at risk for developing the disease itself.
Let's all come together and pray for the Balmores family as they face another trial. As a medical student, I appreciate the work of doctors and nurses and the new and efficient treatments that have been developed, but I also know that there's a point where science can do no more and only God who is the ultimate Healer and Doctor can step in. Let us pray for a speedy recovery for Kai Kai. Let us also pray that the tuberculosis she has will not spread to Pastor Ferdinand, his family and the entire EMC family as some of the leaders have taken turns staying in the hospital with her before the diagnosis. Let us pray for the doctors and nurses who are taking care of Kai Kai that our Heavenly Father gives them the wisdom they need to treat kai Kai.
Thank you.
-Melissa M.
EMC International: Philippines coordinator
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