God’s Timing Is Always Right
Late one afternoon at Baray Santuk Provincial Referral Hospital, the Medical Ministry International (MMI) team stood alongside local surgeons during a Cesarean delivery when the newborn was delivered blue, cold, and unresponsive. With no local neonatal team present, MMI staff immediately stepped in to help.
The baby had a strong heart rate but was not crying and was breathing only shallowly. By God’s grace, an MMI pediatrician was present and quickly began suctioning, warming, and stimulating the infant. With coordinated teamwork, gentle assisted breathing, and continued warming despite a malfunctioning infant warmer, the baby began to breathe more effectively and finally cried, bringing relief and thankful prayers from everyone in the room.
After further warming and monitoring, the baby’s condition continued to improve. Follow-up visits later that day and the following morning showed a healthy, warm infant breathing comfortably and learning to nurse. The mother expressed deep gratitude and welcomed prayer for her family.
This moment also became a teaching opportunity for local staff, reinforcing the importance of newborn assessment and preparedness during Cesarean deliveries. Once again, God’s perfect timing placed the right people in the right place to bring life and hope.
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (ESV)
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Amazon Region: May 1 - June 3
Primary Care, Dental, Vision Care (pterygium surgery), Health Education
Bolivia: May 18-23
Primary Care, Dental, Health Education, Physical Therapy
Ghana: May 9-23
OB/Gyn & General Surgery
URGENT NEEDS: Nurses, Scrub Techs, Anesthesia Provider
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