Wednesday, February 6, 2008

the big surgery!

Vicky, Carrie and JohnYoder were the brave ones to witness a surgery. This was not your ordinary thyroidectomy, although they saw one of those also. This was the 'main event' of the day, week and year so far.
A woman was operated on that had an ovarian cyst that weighed 55 pounds this is not a typo, it was 55 lbs, located in her abdomen. They came back completely amazed and even had pictures. I will spare you the detailed ones!


This was the surgeon Dr. Saskia and assisting her was Dr. John helping for 3 weeks from the states. Cell phones and cameras in the O.R?

Stories of infected legs, broken bones, most are from falling from trees, car accidents, and machetti injuries. When we get home have a conversation with either of them, they will be happy to share their stories. They are amazing!


Thanks for keeping us in your prayers. We all are feeling good, just tired, hot and sweaty.


Prayer Requests:
  1. That we could get the windows done, they are at times frustrating, but the guys are perservering.
  2. Safety while they work. We are working on the second level of the building.



(Gerald in the first picture, John Dyk and Gerald in the second)

9 comments:

Hannah said...

wow that is intense! i still miss you guys! and please be careful!
love you!!
-hannah g

Anonymous said...

God bless you all. "Let us not grow weary of doing good," and "let him who serves serve in the strength God provides." Looking forward to reading and seeing and hearing more.
Jim Desler

Anonymous said...

Hi, and it is hard to imagine that surgery of that magnitude is done there. Lots of prayer and help from above make them successful. We finally have a sunny day. I'm proud of each of you and pray for your safety daily--be very careful when working on the second floor.

Love and prayers, Mom/Marj

Cassie said...

woo hoo!!! cool mom! and way to go carrie for being so brave to watch :)

Anonymous said...

May the Lord bless you and keep you. We love seeing and reading of the many life changing experiences.

Isaiah 58:10-12

We send our love and prayers!

Tracy Dyk said...

Hi All! I just read through all of your blogs. WOW! Thanks for sharing and for all of the pictures. We look forward to hearing more stories when you get home. May God bless you and keep you safe!

Laura said...

Wow ~ amazing you were able to see such a surgery take place and there, i'm sure you are all struck by amazement every day! Stay Safe and Cool, God Bless you as you continue to work on the building and move to the second floor, may He guide your conversations and open new opportunities to build relationships with other. May He open your hearts and eyes to the glory being done and help you in the process of what is taking place around you, may you all be open to sharing your heart with one another.
~ God Bless

Anonymous said...

Good job Yoder! Watching surgeries has always been your favorite past time...proud of you for stepping out in faith and into the humidity, which we came to Washington to get away from. You really were called to this trip. Love you,
Janine

Anonymous said...

God bless you guys. Sharon and I are praying for you. Keep up the good work. Dale & Sharon