H C T V - February 2010

Our 2nd health check for the year was quite packed as the number of patients tend to increase with each visit. The villagers were not their usual selves as the village is still in mourning for little Irfan who returned to the Lord on 20th Jan 2010.

Other than the routine health checks and distribution of vitamins for adults and children, we were also able to de-worm the children under 12 years of age. It was quite a challenge getting them to the hall for de-worming, and some were even hiding up on a tree!

Seeing little children with sores just added to our frustration of still not being able to have clean water supplied to homes.
Our sister project "C W T V - Clean Water To Villagers" is far from complete.
For more details on C W T V and info on how you can be a part of this project, please click here.

Goodbye Irfan....till we meet again...

Our 2nd trip for the year was a very sad one as we had to bid farewell to our dear Irfan, who passed away suddenly on 20th Jan 2010. It was very painful especially for his parents, grandparents and those close to him, to have to say goodbye. Nevertheless, we thank God for the gift of Irfan and the three years we had him with us. We are grateful for the memories and the faith that he is now in heaven, free from pain and sickness. For all of you who have shown your concern for Irfan and his family, we thank you for your support.

We did not take any photos of the funeral as we would rather remember him as he lived. The memorial for Irfan will be on the 13th March 2010 and that will be the end of the mourning period for the village. Thank you for your prayers and support.