Today Ebineezer (Bishop's driver) took me to his home to see his Mom. Mom had a stroke a while ago and has severe left sided weakness. So Ebineezer being the oldest son (no sisters) has the responsibility for Mom. Every day Mom is cared for in all ways by her daughter in law. Mom needs help to sit up and still can not walk well. Ebineezer and family make sure Mom is ok. This all takes place down a twisted narrow path between buildings, over bricks, rocks, finally arriving at the door. His apartment consists of one 12 x 12 foot room and two small ante rooms, one used for storage and and the other for cooking with a pail for the toilet.. All water needs to be fetched from the local bore hole and hydro comes and goes. The room has two double beds and a sofa for three children, the parents and Mom. And yet the Miracle continues each and every day. kids get ready for school, meals are prepared and ate, bathing happens, and they live and grow as people of God. The dedication of this family to care for each other is outstanding in my mind. Their struggle every day also is amazing to over come. I pray blessings and goodness for them in abundance.
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