Update

Just wanted to update you on Borkai, the 14 year old who had to have 2 of his fingers amputated. Friday night he asked me to read from the bible for him. I asked him and his brother what they wanted me to read and his brother picked Psalm 31. I began reading and they both busted out laughing. I said "What is so funny?" They said "You speak New York". Apparently to them that is what my accent sounds like. Verse 11 hit me because it says, "Because of all my enemies, I am the utter contempt of my neighbors; I am a dread to my friends- those who see me on the street flee from me." It reminded me of how he was feeling those first hours after surgery--that he wouldn't have any friends anymore. I often thought verses like that didn't apply to today, but I guess they do. There was comfort in verses 7-9. " 7 I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul. 8 You have not handed me over to the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place. 9 Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief."

He had been denying any pain the last few nights I took care of him. He just said "I feel bad" (about his circumstances). From what I saw, he was doing sooo much better however. I know it will take a long time for him to adjust, but to see him smiling and joking the night before going home was definitely a comfort to me. Thanks to all of you who prayed for him. Continue to pray for me as I work on the ward. Thanks!