More on Fransisca

I'm going on week 2 of living at the Berry's house. I feel so detached from everything, though 20 minutes from home. It has been a huge blessing and struggle for me in my time here, mostly in the care of Fransisca.

First of all, THANK YOU so much for your prayers! She is doing better to some extent, and I see a more frequent smile on her face, which was lost most of last week while she was in pain and very anxious. She had a very nasty UTI (urinary infection) and now after a few days on some strong antibiotics she is clear! (Read that as you want.) Also, she'd lost her appetite for a few days, and now is eating again; she's also taking a few steps each day from her chairs to the bed, etc, and has great gumption to do so. Its great to see her motivated.

Today we spent a few hours resting outside on a blanket in the Berry's yard. It was a clear and sunny afternoon, which are few and far between here in the winter months. It was a nice time which we all enjoyed together.



As of now, the plan is to have her finish her treatments here in Lima, which will be this week, and for her to go back to Cusco. For the type of tumor she has (cordoma) there isn't too much else that she will be able to do. She is going back to be with family and to be at home comfortably (as much as she can).

Its a hard thing. Its life as well. A great thing though is that God can use anything He wants to bring people to him. For this tumor, Fransisca came to Christ in Cusco. For this tumor, Hilda her daughter came to Christ here in Lima. He has a beautiful tapestry of life, and has granted me the opportunity to have some time with these precious women.

Please continue to pray for them and their family in this rough time.