The Kims In Koutiala

May, 2016

Koutiala Hospital for Women and Children—10th Year Anniversary Celebration

In early February, the Koutiala Hospital for Women and Children cele-

brated its 10th anniversary. Almost a thousand people attended the

festivity including local and regional government officials. It was a

great testimony to hear the impact of the Hospital in the region since

its dedication ten years ago. We pray that the Lord will continue to use

Koutiala Hospital to reach not only the people of Mali but beyond with

the gospel for

His glory.

Praise God!

In April, we attended the CMDA’s (Christian & Medical Dental Association) annual con-

ference for healthcare professionals serving overseas. Over 700 field workers repre-

senting 53 countries participated in the conference which was held in Greece. Dan ob-

tained some continuing medical education credits and also was able to network with

other surgeons working all over Africa. It was also a time for spiritual renewal and social

refreshment for us and our children. A week before the conference, we met up with

Dan’s sister and her family in Egypt. They generously treated us to a wonderful vacation

which included quad riding in the Sinai desert, visiting the Pyramids, snorkeling in the

Red Sea, and sailing on the Nile. After the conference we extended our time in Greece

on the island of Crete to have a

CMDA Training and R&R

We returned to Mali just in time for the arrival of

Medcycle for Mali’s first 40 foot container. We

thank God for the many

helping hands that gath-

ered supplies, sorted

them, packed the contain-

er and donated financially.

It was one of the smooth-

est deliveries we experi-

enced despite the hot

weather. Even the cus-

toms agent was impressed

with the organization of

the container. We were blessed with two porta-

ble digital x-ray machines, ultrasounds and anes-

thesia machines from Children’s Healthcare of

Atlanta, Dan’s former workplace.

Arrival of “Medcycle for Mali” Container

Portable digital x-ray

machine

Praising God for the safe arrival of our first container

God’s Hands Working

Please pray for Youssouf, a young

Christian man who had a seizure

and fell into a fire. He received

horrible burns that led to the

amputation of both of his arms.

If you know anyone who works

with arm prosthesis, please con-

tact us. We would love for him

to be independent and use his

arms again.

Christian Surgeons (PAACS) resident Yves, arrived last week to begin his pediatric surgery

rotation under Dan. He comes from Galmi Hospital, a mission hospital in Niger, and will be

staying in Koutiala for two months with his family. He has already proven to be a tremen-

dous help to Dan.

Prayers Needed

Dan has already hit the ground running with mny

pediatric patients awaiting surgery. One such case

is Ina, a six year old girl who was sent here fro Ni-

ger. She swallowed some cleaning solution which

destroyed her esophagus. Dan will have to replace

her esophagus by pulling her stomach up into her

chest and reconnecting it to her esophagus in her

neck. Please pray for this very complex operation.

A Prosthetist Needed Y

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Teaching Literacy

For a month before we left for vacation, I (Julie) taught a

literacy class at the hospital for a group of long-term pa-

tients and caregivers. I was only supposed to teach Pierre

( the young man on my left) who recently became a Chris-

tian and was very eager to learn to read Bambara so he

could read God’s Word. But soon others joined. All the

women have never stepped foot in a classroom so it’s

been amazing to see their progress. It’s also a joy to see

how they encourage each other not only in reading but

also in faith. Some are not followers of Christ but God is

softening their hearts. Prayer and Praise

1. Praise God for all His work at Koutiala Hospital for the past ten

years.

2. Praise God for the safe and smooth arrival of Medcycle for Mali’s

first container.

3. Praise for new friends for our kids as several new families have

joined the work at the Hospital.

4. Praise for a restful and refreshing family vacation.

5. Pray for our transition back to life, work and ministry in Mali. We

need strength and endurance especially during hot season.

6. Pray for a rich pediatric surgery experience for Yves and his family.

7. Pray God will multiply Dan’s time as he operates and oversees the

unpacking and setting up of all the medical equipment that came on

the container. Pray that all the machines will work.

8. Pray for two nurses who will be joining our team in the next few

months, Mariam and Brittany.

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