The latest WHO and CDC reports on the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa are projecting that 20,000 people will be infected before this crisis is under control. That is over six times more people than who have already been infected by the Ebola virus since the beginning of the year. The outbreak has also spread to a 5th West African nation as a case was diagnosed in Senegal this week. Another, unrelated outbreak of Ebola has also started in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
I was asked today by a Liberian friend why Ebola is keeping us (expats) away? I didn't know how to answer. He doesn't have the choice to leave and is stuck in this mess... while I spent the day at the mall. My heart is breaking for the people of Liberia. There are survivor stories coming out of the dust, and I do choose to rejoice in those, but the road ahead is long. We must continue to pray for healing in the land of West Africa, for healing in the physical bodies of those who have Ebola and other diseases, for healing in the hearts of those left behind and those who choose to stay and help.
I was asked today by a Liberian friend why Ebola is keeping us (expats) away? I didn't know how to answer. He doesn't have the choice to leave and is stuck in this mess... while I spent the day at the mall. My heart is breaking for the people of Liberia. There are survivor stories coming out of the dust, and I do choose to rejoice in those, but the road ahead is long. We must continue to pray for healing in the land of West Africa, for healing in the physical bodies of those who have Ebola and other diseases, for healing in the hearts of those left behind and those who choose to stay and help.
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| A collage I put together last week. Jesus, hear the cry-- Heal our land! |
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