Keeping Vigil
Do you ever have those times in your life when everything seems to stop? When it is hard to go on…and yet you must? This weekend is one of those times for the Orphanage.
On Thursday, Ramon’s brother Juan had a series of heart attacks and a cerebral hemorrhage. Family is so precious in Mexico. For years Ramon and Magdalena have cared for Juan, who has been unable to live on his own. Many visitors to the Orphanage have seen Juan’s large, gentle smile. I got an update today on Juan’s condition, from Roy Ketring.
The report is not good. He is in a coma and not expected to live. As I understand the situation he also has an injury or some sort of problem with his head. The doctors told the family they could operate on him but he would not come out of the coma and would live out the rest of his life in a vegetative state needing around the clock care. It is a sad atmosphere here. Ramon, Magdalena, [and family] Miguel, Martha, Josue and others are keeping a round the clock vigil.
And yet, Orphanage work does not stop. The kids need to be taken care of. A group of college kids from Kaiizen is visiting this weekend with eighty college students. A generous supporter to the Orphanage is visiting for the very first time. The Orphanage staff is short on workers. It is not an easy time.
As the Espinoza family carries on their vigil for Juan, please pray for them. Pray for strength in a hard time, and that God will continue to meet all their needs. Consider sending them a card or letter. Your thoughts and prayers are an encouragement and a blessing to them.
El Sauzal Orphanage
P.O. Box 6426
Chula Vista, CA 91909-6426