Hospital Life

So His fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought Him all the sick, 

those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, epileptics and paralytics, 

and He healed them. 

Matthew 4:24

In many ways, our life revolves around the hospital. I work mostly in the Outpatient Department, Kathy visits and prays with mamas in the Bethany Kids pediatric ward, and we walk through the hospital on our way to the dukas (shops) or to various friends' homes.

Our hospital has been designated by the Kenyan government as one of the top referral hospitals in the country, and much more growth is envisioned for the next few years. Each day, patients travel hundreds of miles and often from other countries to see one of our doctors.






It's a lively, bustling place, filled with patients, visitors, and staff. We see several hundred outpatients every week, and the 300+ inpatient beds are often completely full.















On nice days, patients and families like to gather in the central plaza, in the sunshine or under a tree.

We see some pretty interesting things here. This teenager from western Kenya had been coughing for 2 years, and we found the cause - an object lodged in his airway. 






Unusual injuries occur during everyday life in Kenya - here's what happens when you get hit in the leg by a jerry can filled with fresh milk.

I've grown to love the people I work with, and I often walk home grateful to be part of an amazing team in an amazing place, sharing the love of Christ through the care that we provide.

- Doug