Thank you to those who prayed for my ankle. We didn't get back from the hospital until 2:45AM this morning but thankfully the ankle was not broken. The X-ray revealed that my injury was a very bad sprain. I've probably had my ankle sprained about 6 times last year and this fall turned out to be a blessing because the doctors found a cyst on my ankle bone as a result of it. The cyst is benign but could have been the cause of many sprains last year. I fell when one of the girls kicked my ankle by accident and I rolled on it afterwards from the impact. I instantly collapsed in pain. I've sprained my ankle many times before but this time the paramedic on site thought it was broken because it could not put any weight on it, could not move it and the entire foot was swollen and bruised. The nurse recommended 6-8 weeks of rest and I am trying to decide whether I should continue to work at Promise Camp. After this week, there will be one more week left and I feel that it is pointless to remain here resting on bed. I've been hobbling around on crutches and haven't had much interactions with my campers. It's been a blessing, however, being surrounded by my Christian brothers and sisters who show so much concern and love. I was also touched by my campers who ran up to me this morning and told me they prayed for me. Precious children... it is amazing how I've gotten to love the youth even more than I did before since I've been at Promise Camp. Another blessing is that Family Guidance offers Workers' Compensation so all my days of rest and medical expenses have been covered by the organization. Thank you, Lord. We really do live in a truly blessed country. Can you imagine something like this existing in Russia or China?
Please pray as I make a decision on whether to stay at Promise Camp or go home. I want to say that I am sold out for staying here at Promise Camp and finishing my work but I do have some doubt as to how God will use me on a badly sprained ankle. But if he does have a plan for me, I would like to stay. Please keep me in your prayers as I try to make the right decision.
In the meantime, the directors children David and Jozhua have been absolutely delightful. I feel so much better when they make me laugh and give me kisses on the cheek! They were also doing imitations of Michael Jackson to make me laugh. Oh, I love them!
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