Blanca

Going to the hospital was a part of our language school requirements. Naturally, we got attached to some of the kids as they come and go. Since language school has been over, I have not returned very often. However, Patrick, another missionary here continues to go!

Blanca is eight years old and has a disease we can't figure out! The doctors have run test after test after test and cannot find out what she's got. She has some sort of bacterial infection, that when is active brings gang-green into the ends of her extremities. They taken of several toes and ends of fingers to attempt stopping it from growing in her body, as this disease eats away her skin.

Some blood work comes back clean. Sometimes they've taken cultures during active periods and some signs of e-coli show up. This infection has stumped all the Guatemalan doctors. Every time a test is taken, something different shows up!

Last week, we had a team of doctors in from Colorado. They went to see her, received with open arms from her local doctors. This disease also stumped our doctors. The pediatrician committed to take her records, blood samples and test results back to a group of specialists he works with, in hopes to find a diagnosis for her. He thought it might be some sort of leprosy, but is still unsure.

PLEASE PRAY! Blanca is a viberant nine year old girl with goals and dreams. She's been in the hospital receiving treatment for two years now with no prevail. We believe God is the God of healing. Whether He chooses to use these doctors or touches her body. We are standing behind her in prayer and I'm asking you stand with us. You can pray for her healing, wisdom for the doctors, her current health and her emotional well-being.

Thank you and I'll be sure to keep you informed as to her condition.