Dear Friends and Supporters, We arrived in Bulawayo about a week ago after a long 37-hour journey from the United States. The hardest part of long-distance traveling is jet lag, which is still disrupting our sleep habits. With an 8-hour time change, our days and nights have been mixed up. However, Steve has already had 4 meetings in preparation to start clinical activities for the trip. He has scheduled 4 tentative rural eye camps, lectures […]
Dear Friends and Supporters, Greetings and a very Happy and Blessed New Year to you. We hope and pray that 2022 brings peace and prosperity to you. We are grateful to God that in 2021 we were still able to accomplish much in our work in Zimbabwe. We had the privilege of bringing several doctor groups together in a cooperative effort to bring more accessible eye care to the population of the southern part of […]
Dear Friends and Supporters, We have arrived back in the US after a long 33 hour journey back home. As we look back upon our time of work and ministry in Zimbabwe we thank God for leading us and using us in so many ways. The COVID pandemic has hit Zimbabwe quite hard, and in our circle of friends and acquaintances in Bulawayo, we knew of five people who passed away from complications of the […]
Dear Friends and Supporters, Once again, we write to you from Zimbabwe where we continue the Lord’s work and ministry here. Firstly, the COVID pandemic is still foremost in the daily aspects of life here. We must wear masks when leaving the house, social distancing is mandated, and the curfew here is in place with police roadblocks around the city to enforce the rules. In fact, the police have sent out trucks to pick up […]
Dear Friends and Supporters, It’s been a busy and full two weeks since we shared an update, and we rejoice for all that we have been able to accomplish in spite of the issues with COVID here in this needy environment where we are called to serve. Steve is continuing filling his days with consulting, teaching, and mentoring a new generation of doctors. He has been teaching surgical techniques to three eager young training ophthalmologists at […]
Dear Friends and Supporters, We have been in Bulawayo for a week, and are very thankful for a smooth journey, although it took 37 hours to finally arrive at the Bulawayo airport. We are thankful the entry process went smoothly. We were able to meet a very pleasant official who inquired about our trip and completed our entry. The possibilities of quarantine and other barriers to enter Zimbabwe because of COVID were a non-issue, and […]
Dear Friends and Supporters, We have arrived in Zimbabwe and thank you for your prayers for safety and comfort during the long 37 hours of flights and layovers. In the last 3 weeks, the lockdowns in Southern Africa have tightened, and we face the issues of COVID once again with a curfew, stores closing early by 3pm, and mandatory masks when one leaves their residence with threats of fines and/or imprisonment. We had also heard […]
Dear Friends and Supporters, Well, 2021 is moving fast, and we have been working on our return to Zimbabwe to continue the work and ministry for the people who have desperate healthcare needs. With COVID still present in the world, we are monitoring issues and barriers that will impact our travel plans. Zimbabwe just this week implemented another lockdown with restrictions on commerce and meetings, as well as mandatory mask wearing in public. But, just […]