Fritzon Update

                One of my biggest challenges for this time in Haiti has been treating Fritzon, the young man with the leg wounds. I think I have mentioned before that it often feels like we take three steps forward, only to fall two steps back. Actually sometimes it feels more like two steps forward, three steps back. Last week was like that. Up until then, things were going really well, the wounds were healing, decreasing in size and depth. What more could a nurse want? Then, over the course of last week the wound in his right ankle got considerably worse. Now it is nearly twice as deep as it was and the infection is back with a vengeance. His face when he realized that things were getting worse again was a low point in a week full of disappointments.

At this point I think all of the options at our clinic have been exhausted. He has been on every antibiotic we have and most of our specialized wound dressings. His pain has also greatly increased. He is on pain medicine twice a day and it helps, but not enough. Friends, we are looking into other available options (and there are still a couple), but prayers would be greatly appreciated. Will you join me in petitioning the Lord for wisdom, discernment and direction on my end, but equally as important, for encouragement for Fritzon, for reasons for him to hope? Prayers for healing would also be welcome! As always, thank you so much for joining with me in this.