Today was a first in several ways- I finally had a decent night's sleep, I saw the Himalaya mountains, but most importantly I started work with the community health workers here at Landour Hospital. In short, the community health workers help increase the quality of life in the villages surrounding the hospital. Dr. Anil Cherian, the head of all of EHA's community health projects, asked me to summarize each of the projects' operations, goals, and successes. I am very excited about this task, since I know it will really help the organization.
As I interviewed the head of the community health project here at this hospital, it was encouraging and humbling at the same time. I was encouraged to hear about the great success the project has achieved. It is clear that God is working here in India, especially among the poor. This is one of the things that has always encouraged me on my visits to India- it reminds me that God is real, and He does work through us. As I talked to to the worker, we discussed how unique it is that the workers here at Landour Hospital live among the villages they serve. I asked him if this means that Landour is an example for all of the other hospitals- his response was remarkable. He responded "Well, yes, but Jesus is our example." His answer demonstrated the focus on Christ that many of the workers here have, and the focus that I need to have more of.
On a completely different note, Landour hospital is located on the side of a mountain. Take a short walk up to the top, and the snow-capped Himalayas come into view- it's really incredible.
As I interviewed the head of the community health project here at this hospital, it was encouraging and humbling at the same time. I was encouraged to hear about the great success the project has achieved. It is clear that God is working here in India, especially among the poor. This is one of the things that has always encouraged me on my visits to India- it reminds me that God is real, and He does work through us. As I talked to to the worker, we discussed how unique it is that the workers here at Landour Hospital live among the villages they serve. I asked him if this means that Landour is an example for all of the other hospitals- his response was remarkable. He responded "Well, yes, but Jesus is our example." His answer demonstrated the focus on Christ that many of the workers here have, and the focus that I need to have more of.
On a completely different note, Landour hospital is located on the side of a mountain. Take a short walk up to the top, and the snow-capped Himalayas come into view- it's really incredible.
Well, that's it for now. I move to a different hospital tomorrow, so I'll be updating this soon!
David - Glad you're doing well there - we're continuing to think of you and lift you up in prayer!
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