This precious child now weighs almost 20 pounds after receiving the correct food for the last 6 or 7 months thanks to a caring person on a team that came to work in the area where the baby lived. She is now 2 years old and growing. When she starting receiving the care she needed she was 1 and a half years old and weighed 9 pounds and was very close to death. Praise God for caring people that listen to His prompting!!!
In Christ Service Always,
John & Ana Lamon
www.thehandsofchrist.org
P.O. Box 1252
Franklin Tennessee 37065
011-504-8-990-9396
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Urgent Prayer Request from Honduras April 25, 2011
Hello from Honduras, I want to ask everyone to pray that every obstacle be removed from the Minister of Health's mind so that he will be sign our agreement with the government health department. He has had it for 4 - 5 weeks. There is no reason that he does not sign it. Each head of dept. within the ministry of health has approved it or requested a change in wording. All of this has taken place. The government lawyers have approved it. Please pray now and pray hard that his mind is clear and God with move his heart to sign the paper.
Thanks for your prayers.
In Christ Service Always,
John & Ana Lamon
www.thehandsofchrist.org
P.O. Box 1252
Franklin Tennessee 37065
011-504-8-990-9396
Thanks for your prayers.
In Christ Service Always,
John & Ana Lamon
www.thehandsofchrist.org
P.O. Box 1252
Franklin Tennessee 37065
011-504-8-990-9396
Friday, April 22, 2011
Hello from Honduras April 21, 2011
Hello from Honduras,
What a great week we had with the group from Brentwood UMC. They are an extraordinary group of individuals. Each brought their own talents that the Lord had given them and as a group put them to work serving Him. We worked in Nueva Capital, Las Adras, Carrizal 2 days, & Villa Linda Miller. When they arrived they were full of questions about what to expect. We tried to answer them as best we could and reassure them that all would be fine. There were 3 doctors, 3 nurse practitioners, 1 Physical therapist, & 4 really good helpers. There were no slackers in this group. Many had been on missions before, just not in the capacity as a medical professional. This was their first time. As the first day of work began we were on top of a mountain overlooking Tegucigalpa in a small wooden church and very crowded. The noise of 7 medical personnel, their translators, plus the patients, all talking at once can be quite loud. But I could see as the day wore on the jitters were leaving & everyone was adjusting to their work and the fact that most of them had to use a translator to do the job they know so well. By the end of day 2 everything was flowing smoothly and the number of patients seen daily was growing. They were a like a well oil machine doing what they do best, healing those that are hurting. Days 3, 4, & 5 were routine for them. Their efficiency continued to improve and they were relaxed enjoying their work. They were fantastic. I could not stop writing without talking about the pharmacy team. They caught on so quick to the work that I was impressed. They quickly learned the medicines and dosages that the doctors were ordering. The pharmacy dispensed the medicine almost as soon as they received each patients RX and each day we finished only 5 - 10 minutes after the doctors. It did help that two members of the pharmacy team spoke Spanish and could assist giving out the medicine. In the pharmacy we had 3 regulars and one nurse practitioner or PT rotating each day. Before the doctors or pharmacy could do their work, each patient had to pass through the pre-clinic where blood pressures were taken, allergies to medicines noted, and information about the patients current needs noted for the doctors. Those in the pre-clinic were fast and proficient. Hats off to a great group.
Notes From Dr. Ana: This group was really terrific. We worked as a real team. Even though I had not met most of them before, I can say, they gave their all for the Hondurans. As my husband said this Team is full of talents, what I noticed though was they were humble, and gentle and quiet in spirit. Nobody was arrogant or thinking they were auto sufficient. They always supported each other and in this way the whole week was successful. They were always listening to suggestions and working together before each challenge or new situation. I felt that I was really part of this group. I felt like the Holy Spirit was guiding us at every moment and as a real testimony I can say all of them were obeying what God was asking of them every day in different places that we work.
Finally, I can say no matter that a person can be an excellent professional, a prominent person, but if this person does not have a sincere love for your brother or neighbor all will be vanish.
I Peter 3:4: Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
In Christ Service Always,
John & Ana Lamon
www.thehandsofchrist.org
P.O. Box 1252
Franklin Tennessee 37065
011-504-8-990-9396
What a great week we had with the group from Brentwood UMC. They are an extraordinary group of individuals. Each brought their own talents that the Lord had given them and as a group put them to work serving Him. We worked in Nueva Capital, Las Adras, Carrizal 2 days, & Villa Linda Miller. When they arrived they were full of questions about what to expect. We tried to answer them as best we could and reassure them that all would be fine. There were 3 doctors, 3 nurse practitioners, 1 Physical therapist, & 4 really good helpers. There were no slackers in this group. Many had been on missions before, just not in the capacity as a medical professional. This was their first time. As the first day of work began we were on top of a mountain overlooking Tegucigalpa in a small wooden church and very crowded. The noise of 7 medical personnel, their translators, plus the patients, all talking at once can be quite loud. But I could see as the day wore on the jitters were leaving & everyone was adjusting to their work and the fact that most of them had to use a translator to do the job they know so well. By the end of day 2 everything was flowing smoothly and the number of patients seen daily was growing. They were a like a well oil machine doing what they do best, healing those that are hurting. Days 3, 4, & 5 were routine for them. Their efficiency continued to improve and they were relaxed enjoying their work. They were fantastic. I could not stop writing without talking about the pharmacy team. They caught on so quick to the work that I was impressed. They quickly learned the medicines and dosages that the doctors were ordering. The pharmacy dispensed the medicine almost as soon as they received each patients RX and each day we finished only 5 - 10 minutes after the doctors. It did help that two members of the pharmacy team spoke Spanish and could assist giving out the medicine. In the pharmacy we had 3 regulars and one nurse practitioner or PT rotating each day. Before the doctors or pharmacy could do their work, each patient had to pass through the pre-clinic where blood pressures were taken, allergies to medicines noted, and information about the patients current needs noted for the doctors. Those in the pre-clinic were fast and proficient. Hats off to a great group.
Notes From Dr. Ana: This group was really terrific. We worked as a real team. Even though I had not met most of them before, I can say, they gave their all for the Hondurans. As my husband said this Team is full of talents, what I noticed though was they were humble, and gentle and quiet in spirit. Nobody was arrogant or thinking they were auto sufficient. They always supported each other and in this way the whole week was successful. They were always listening to suggestions and working together before each challenge or new situation. I felt that I was really part of this group. I felt like the Holy Spirit was guiding us at every moment and as a real testimony I can say all of them were obeying what God was asking of them every day in different places that we work.
Finally, I can say no matter that a person can be an excellent professional, a prominent person, but if this person does not have a sincere love for your brother or neighbor all will be vanish.
I Peter 3:4: Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
In Christ Service Always,
John & Ana Lamon
www.thehandsofchrist.org
P.O. Box 1252
Franklin Tennessee 37065
011-504-8-990-9396
Friday, April 8, 2011
April 8, 2011 Update from THOC
We had a great 3 days working in Nuevo Paraiso here in Tegucigalpa. We had 305 patients total for the 3 days. All were sick. One patient came from Hospital Escuela, which is the hospital where the poor people go. They are suppose to receive the medicine and care they need there. He came to our clinic and had 7 prescriptions that they had given him. Dr. Ana checked him over and we were able to give him the medicine that he needed.
There is such a great need among the poor. Not just here but everywhere. It is our calling as Christians to go into all the world and proclaim Christ and help those in need as our Savior did.
I would like to take this time to thank all who have continued to support us, and our work. We are forever thankful for you allowing us to serve God here in Honduras. I would like to encourage those who have had to stop supporting us for whatever reason to please reconsider. Whatever amount you can send $10.00, $25.00, or more monthly would be a tremendous help to us. No amount is too small or too big.
We will be sending an email shortly to talk about immediate needs for the Women's Clinic that will soon be under construction. Be thinking and praying about how you, your Sunday school class, church, business associates, or whomever God puts on your mind can help. Pray first, and then take action. We pray God's peace to each of you.
In Christ Service Always,
John & Ana Lamon
www.thehandsofchrist.org
P.O. Box 1252
Franklin Tennessee 37065
011-504-8-990-9396
There is such a great need among the poor. Not just here but everywhere. It is our calling as Christians to go into all the world and proclaim Christ and help those in need as our Savior did.
I would like to take this time to thank all who have continued to support us, and our work. We are forever thankful for you allowing us to serve God here in Honduras. I would like to encourage those who have had to stop supporting us for whatever reason to please reconsider. Whatever amount you can send $10.00, $25.00, or more monthly would be a tremendous help to us. No amount is too small or too big.
We will be sending an email shortly to talk about immediate needs for the Women's Clinic that will soon be under construction. Be thinking and praying about how you, your Sunday school class, church, business associates, or whomever God puts on your mind can help. Pray first, and then take action. We pray God's peace to each of you.
In Christ Service Always,
John & Ana Lamon
www.thehandsofchrist.org
P.O. Box 1252
Franklin Tennessee 37065
011-504-8-990-9396
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
April 5, 2011 Update from THOC
Tomorrow, Wednesday, & Thursday we will be working in Nueva Paraiso or New
Paradise here in Tegucigalpa. Pray for our safety and for us to have wisdom
as we work.
In Christ Service Always
John & Ana Lamon
www.thehandsofchrist.org
P.O. Box 1252
Franklin Tennessee 37065
011-504-8-990-9396
Paradise here in Tegucigalpa. Pray for our safety and for us to have wisdom
as we work.
In Christ Service Always
John & Ana Lamon
www.thehandsofchrist.org
P.O. Box 1252
Franklin Tennessee 37065
011-504-8-990-9396
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