Day 2 Aigo Medical Camp

People, people and more people! Yesterday we saw approx 450 patients. Today the number was over 750! They came from all over the area. It is hard to believe there are that many in such a rural area. Some came from an island out in Lake Victoria, approx 2 miles away by boat because they heard the music coming from the camp. Incredible! 200 school children arrived also for treatment.

The camp was held southwest of Kisumu in a village called Aigo, at the site of the new school and rescue center that is being built by Compassionate Social Care Ministries. (Check our their blog also at: http://www.cscmkenya.org/) The history and acquisition of the land is an intriguing story. Parcels were donated as word spread as to what was going to be used for. There is no rhyme or reason to how the property boundaries are platted. A surveyor’s challenge or nightmare for sure!

Again, the people are what it is all about here and the local workers were tireless in their determination to see all of the patients. Mothers with babies in one location being immunized and examined, the testing and counseling for HIV/AIDS, two doctor consultation rooms, a nurses pre-exam station under a tree, and the non-stop pace of the pharmacy.

In observing the culture, it is not uncommon to see “babies with babies”, a 19 year old with a 5 year old child, etc., and lots of twins. One mother had 2 sets of twins and 3 other children as well. Education is the key for survival here and that is what was there for them today. Lorna and her sisters are determined to lift these people up and give them what they need to care for themselves and their children.

Words can’t express the atmosphere and sense of accomplishment of our mission there. Dave’s incredible pictures will help. The day ended with a refreshing rainstorm as we rushed to clean up, as it was critical we leave the area before dark.

To God be all the Glory for his mercies endure forever!!!

Sue Wood