Everything I need to know I learned as an HPSM Intern...

How my intern experience with HPSM prepared me for the mission field:

1. Vacuuming Highland Sanctuary before church --> Sweeping the chicken poop off of the hospital porch before clinic.
2. Setting out purple chairs for HP Women --> Setting out white plastic chairs for patients.
3. Serving with hospitality for HPExperience --> Cooking and cleaning up for HHIM Board Member visits.
4. Keeping track of the class/intern schedules on Google Calendar --> Organizing visiting team schedules, projects and activities.
5. Planning HPSM intern retreats in St. Francisville, LA --> Planning learning experiences at the Copan Ruins for visiting Canadian Interns.

I could go on and on! HPSM has prepared me for this experience in every way possible. I can work hard, play hard and, of course, pray hard! I want to give a big shout out to the HPSM directors and intern staff. You guys are amazing!

Papa Jack Update

Thank you for all of your prayers! Papa Jack is doing much better after the second surgery. The antibiotics were effective in stoping the spread of the infection! The doctors have moved him to a rehab facility to begin the healing process and prepare him for the skin grafts that he will need. 

Please continue to pray that:

• God will continue to work though the antibiotics.
  
• Papa Jack will keep his spirits up during this trial and that he would find rest at the foot of the cross.
• Papa Jack will heal quickly from the surgeries and the skin grafts.

Glory to God, there has been so much ground covered already. The prayers of many saints have been going up all over the world for Papa Jack. His revocery already is astounding the doctors. Let's keep the prayer cover up for him so that God's name will be further glorified!

Prayer for Papa Jack

Many of you know that Papa Jack and Mama Shirley were the begining of the work I am doing in Honduras. They served the Lord here for 23 years before being called away to India. I met Papa Jack through the School of Minisrty, he was one of my teachers. He is my main connection to Honduras...it was through Him that the first conversations about sending me here took place. 

Right now Papa Jack and his family are engaged in a battle. He is fighting a dangerous bacterial infection. He has already undergone 2 surgeries to remove the infected areas of skin. He has done well and the doctors are pleased with his progress so far. I am writing this blog to request prayer for him. 

Papa Jack loves the Lord and is secure in his salvation, for sure! Lets lift him up together and help carry the burden for him before the Lord. Pray for his healing, his wife, his children and grandchildren. Pray for the doctors, the medicines, and anything else the Lord lays on your heart. 

This man is very special to me. He has served the Lord with everything. He has been obedient all the way, and I know that if the Lord chooses to take him, then Papa Jack will serve Him in Heaven. 

I will let you know whan I hear more about his condition. Thank you!