Another Miracle from God.......

Meet Erika. She's been living with Jim and Betty Betcher this past week. Erika burned her legs near her feet and ankles recently. Last week when a group went to Rio 3 Dr. Carter went with them to see patients. When he saw Erika he knew she needed to be somewhere where she could keep her wounds clean. Jim and Betty knew the Lord wanted her to come home and stay with them while she healed. This was great as Carter could change her dressings 2-3 times a day and monitor her healing. Now over a week later she is beginning to heal with new skin growing. However two spots look suspicious for third degree burns. Will you pray for healing and proper care for her. Praise God she has a consult with a specialist today to see if she is going to need a skin graft. During this time, many people are in a lot of pain. Erika seems to be spared that and rarely complains of discomfort never the less pain. When Carter first saw her she had bandages that weren't right for her wounds and they stuck to her. She cried so hard while he took them off however since then she has had moments of wincing for just a moment. Praise God for the miracle He has done in her life. Had she stayed in Rio 3 there would have been such a little possibility for her to receive the sterile care she needed and infection could have led to amputation or worse. Praise God for what He does and how he used Carter, Jim, Betty and so many others in this girls life. Because she stayed here and we live above Jim and Betty I have been able to get to know her. Last Sunday Ashley, Jim and Betty's daughter, and Erika came up to make cookies. What a joy it is to serve the Lord. Some changing bandages, some offering a home away from home, and even some making cookies and offering friendship.