We attended the SIM Start course in 14-18 May and have been officially accepted as "Short Term Associates" (STA). We are now in a flurry of making travel arrangements and visa applications. Lisa has done most of the work. Some friends are helping us out by leasing our house furnished.
We leave on July 28, 2008. We will fly through Frankfurt to Abuja, Nigeria, where we will spend the night before making the 3 hour drive to Jos.
We are also in the process of raising additional financial support. Our church and friends have been very generous. We have definite promises that amount to 60% of our minimum expenses. Many other family members and friends have graciously expressed interest in helping, though we don't have any specifics. I hope to raise additional funds to help care for patients. I will be seeing patients who can pay the initial $5 for evaluation, but cannot pay the additional $150 for the necessary surgery. Many have no family to help them come up with the money. Having a reserve of "ministry funds" allows me the opportunity to offer to pay their hospital expense and perform the necessary surgery.
In addition, I am trying to get some supplemental supplies and equipment donated by various medical companies. Joel Anthis, MD is my predecessor and the trailblazer for ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) care at Evangel Hospital. He managed to superbly stock the hospital and clinic with ENT-specific supplies and equipment. However, restocking is necessary, and some equipment needs to be replaced.
Keep us in your prayers.
Michael Mitchell, MD
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