Dear Friends and Supporters,

We have been in Zimbabwe for two weeks and have recovered from that long journey and 7 hour time change. Last week we finally had a full night’s sleep without waking up at all hours – it was so refreshing!

When we arrived, we had no electricity, and that first night was very hot with mosquitos enjoying their blood dinners at our expense. Fortunately, after a couple of days, we were able to rectify the electricity and internet problems. 

Steve went quickly into teaching at the government teaching hospital (the Richard Morris Eye Hospital). He dealt with so many patients who are the victims of unintentional (stick, thorn, cow horn in the eye) trauma, and intentional (drunken fights, domestic violence) trauma. The lack of access to emergency eye care is a glaring problem; most patients also come from outlying rural areas as well. 

Steve has also given several lectures and seen patients with tertiary eye problems. We have, with our local partners at the church, scheduled 4 eye camps. We look forward to bringing much needed eye care to hundreds who are in both physical and spiritual need. Your prayers for us are greatly appreciated.

So, overall, we thank God for what He has accomplished through us, and for what He will do to lead us forward in bringing help to so many in need. 

Again, we thank you for your prayers and support.

Steve and Jane Beaty