We first met Jolly and his family in Dec 2020 while reaching out to malnourished kids in our health restoration program. We were drawn to them and spent time listening to their story and hardships faced.
They felt so encouraged and hopeful with our time of care and concern. That set in motion regular weekly visits to spend time doing practical helps, share Gods word and pray for them. It was their first time to have people share the gospel and word of God. Each week they are more responsive . Tears well in their eyes as the truth of Gods word speaks to their lives and need. Continue to pray for them spiritually but also in their great physical struggle they are enduring.
Jolly had intestine surgery a month before we met. They were so overwhelmed because he was supposed to have important follow up surgery but it was cancelled due to covid. He hasn’t been able to get back to the hospital because of all the protocols.
Due to his health, his wife is the only one laboring hard for their needs. With 5 children, this is extremely challenging and disheartening. Jolly can’t do anything to help his wife, which is very hard for him. Both feel very depressed because of the hard time that has fallen on them. He sits helplessly watching his wife struggle carrying the load of responsibilities.
January 2021 we started giving them rice and groceries from leftover stock we had from our widows and malnourished kids ministries. This helped bring some much needed relief.
Two weeks ago they finally were clear to travel to the city for his surgery but the doctor refused to operate since he himself had not been vaccinated yet. Please pray for God’s right time for this surgery to happen. Pray also that they turn in faith to Jesus! Only through Christ will they find the source of life, hope and strength.
