Update from Bill
May 2,2007 Kompong Cham, Cambodia
The "Ship of Life" is plying the Mekong River 90 miles north of Phnom Penh where we are seeing an average of 100 patients per day. Project Director, Dr. Rick Northen, along with Dr. Wattnach Chea, is seeing people that have never seen a dentist or doctor. Many have grossly exaggerated problems that come from having no access to health care and little knowledge of common preventive measures. Most have not used a tooth brush, ever. Many women with thyroid glands the size of cantaloupe, huge cysts and tumors, and every other chronic ailment imaginable are coming. Some we can help, and others we can try to assist in accessing free surgery and treatment that is available if they can get to the city.
The Lord's influence is being felt and soon, we pray there will be churches up and down the river where the ship is working to spread good will and His love.
The Health department reports that the Governor is overjoyed with our work and commends all who have a part in making this possible. We have been asked by the Health Department to make a presentation to the 30 other humanitarian organizations that work here on May 25th and they know that many of them will want to partner with us in some way. Some have already offered their assistance and cooperation which will allow us to expand our influence and the amount of good that can be done.
To God be the Glory,
William E. "Bill" McDonoughInternational Director PARTNERS IN PROGRESS
The "Ship of Life" is plying the Mekong River 90 miles north of Phnom Penh where we are seeing an average of 100 patients per day. Project Director, Dr. Rick Northen, along with Dr. Wattnach Chea, is seeing people that have never seen a dentist or doctor. Many have grossly exaggerated problems that come from having no access to health care and little knowledge of common preventive measures. Most have not used a tooth brush, ever. Many women with thyroid glands the size of cantaloupe, huge cysts and tumors, and every other chronic ailment imaginable are coming. Some we can help, and others we can try to assist in accessing free surgery and treatment that is available if they can get to the city.
The Lord's influence is being felt and soon, we pray there will be churches up and down the river where the ship is working to spread good will and His love.
The Health department reports that the Governor is overjoyed with our work and commends all who have a part in making this possible. We have been asked by the Health Department to make a presentation to the 30 other humanitarian organizations that work here on May 25th and they know that many of them will want to partner with us in some way. Some have already offered their assistance and cooperation which will allow us to expand our influence and the amount of good that can be done.
To God be the Glory,
William E. "Bill" McDonoughInternational Director PARTNERS IN PROGRESS
posted by Rick Northen at 8:07 AM
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