He Knows their Name
August 12, 2009
Georgia holding baby Ben
Baby Moses
- Baby Ben, Caleb and Lydia
I have been going up to the nursery when I can for the scheduled feeding times to help. During the feeding times the moms crowd into the already cramped space. Crudely made incubators, light bulb heating lamps and crates for beds fill the room. Part of the room holds criticall ill babies. It is very warm and has all of the usual smells of a nursery. No diapers. No bottles. Lots of crying. We all sit, the moms and myself, on the floor on stools and feed ‘our’ babies.
Baby Moses, who was found in a field, is doing well. He was full term and drinks his formula very well. Babies Ben and Caleb are bigger and stronger than their little sister. They drink their milk fairly well from the small medicine cup we crease into a funnel at feeding time. Little Lydia is struggling today. She is very frail and while we are giving the maximum feeding straight into her stomach through an NG tube , she is not gaining weight.
Today at the three o’clock feeding I held her tiny little body and as I slowly pushed her formula down, I prayed softly over her. I told her that you are praying for her too.
There are many orphans across this world. Many babies born sick and frail. We can’t hold them all. We can’t feed them all. But would you continue to pray for little Lydia, Ben, Caleb and Moses? And all the ones we don’t know by name. He knows their name. ~Jennifer
I was so touched by the work your family is doing in Kenya. If there is anything I can do to personally help please email me and let me know.
I have been in Italy for a year and have been away from Lakewood and I am so happy to be back home. I am praying for you and your family and those precious babies. God, bless you and Paul and your beautiful family.
Thanks for sharing these beautiful stories and pictures. GREAT INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT!! I would love to serve Him and take His GoodNews to the world …wherever and whenever He wants! However, I should say that I am not used or sensitive to hear His call clearly! On top of it, whenever I make up my mind to serve the Lord, I face big struggles in my life! In fact, life drags me down badly! No excuse….and I do feel guilty to say this: sometimes I feel to ignore His call to have a more peaceful life and take a break!!!! I could be wrong, but after several trails, I am more used to isolate myself.
Whenever I see people like you, something like a fire rise up from inside me…I feel I love to do the same, but I don’t put much effort behind it or even if I try , things don’t work out in the same direction which makes me discouraged and disappointed. I am not sure if it is God and it is not the right time for me….or if it is devil that pushes me back to follow God!?
Yes, He knows their Name! My prayer with you and your family, God bless you.
Cyber Hugs&Love :)
GoodNews
Hello,
I am amazed at the work you are doing in my home country and the dedication you have, I pray God continues blessing you and your family. I was wondering, for people with no credit card within Kenya, is it possible to send through Safaricom’s M-pesa? If so please email me to which number. God bless
WOW! I don’t think I have much more to say than that. my heart is with you guys. hope to some day be able to help as well. love you guys! in case they have not said it, THANK YOU for doing what you are doing!
Hi!
I stopped by to see : How are you doing? How are the babies? I hope all are doin gr8!
Love Ya bunch :)
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Jen, your stories about the babies brought tears to my eyes. How blessed we are here in America. This brings to light all the many children who have nothing and yet so much love from people like you and Dr. Paul who take the hands of Jesus to them. God bless you as you continue your missions work.
Dr Paul & family,
Your blogs bring tears to my eyes. You and your family have such beautiful hearts! Thank you for the wonderful work that you are doing in Kenya and for being the hands and feet of Jesus. Your children are blessed, what a lesson they’re learning in loving, giving, and being a blessing to others! We will continue to pray for you every single day. May the Lord richly bless you and reward you for your kindness and love.