From the fitting of coats for the children, to the sizing of shoes, to the medical care, to the passing out of goodie bags...all parties involved had an experience they will remember for a lifetime.
Major Probus passing out sweets to the kids
The children that came to the clinic were from the community of Mandozai which was hit by an SUV loaded with explosives taking the lives of 14 children and injuring over 50 Afghans on December 28th. It's virtually indescribable to imagine the living conditions that these local children endure, but to see their smiling faces as they leave our clinic tells me that we are well on our way to completing our mission here in Afghanistan.
A sneak peek at the "goodies" for the patients
Posing with Afghan children
It's amazing what you can learn from children. In my own parental adventures I've discovered that children can be the most resilient of human beings. Being around these Afghan children, I am dumbfounded at the strength, resilience, and courage these Afghan little ones have displayed as they choose to walk several miles, often through dangerous terrain and with the risk of being exposed to Taliban, in order to pick up some Flintstones vitamins, a coat, shoes, stuffed animals, and some school supplies. May we live a similar courage and strength which will allow us to discover God's unique purpose for our lives.
"Thus says the Lord, your Creator...'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!' " Isaiah 43:1 NASB
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