Lots of updates from the Hodges.
Firstly, we visited America in June for close friend Lindsey Thomas' (now Schmidt) wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony with DR as ring bearer. We spent 4th of July with my family in Nevada, enjoying time with aging grandparents and baby cousin Daniel.
We returned to Malawi in July and Donald's brother Bill came to visit for a month. It was a wonderful time of enjoying God's beautiful creation in Malawi; seeing wild animals, hiking mountains, and swimming in the lake. see Bill's photographs at https://goo.gl/photos/NGBQTsBV7cNv4cA97
I am really enjoying being back at work. I'm excited to say that I have seen my first case of neurocysticercosis and the child is responding well to treatment. Also, big news for the hospital: We have admitted our first baby to our nursery on CPAP. I am so proud of our team at the hospital for doing such a great job caring for this baby. All the glory to God for His healing hand upon this child, aptly named Malumbo, meaning "praise". Thank you to everyone who has helped to support the purchase of the CPAP machines. We are excited about the future of our nursery. Please pray for the training of the nurses and medical professionals as more infants arrive in need of this specialized care.
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| Malumbo and Mommy ready to go home |
The biggest news is: We're having a boy!! I'm due December 19th with our second son. Due to travelling restrictions, we will be returning to the US in November in order to deliver the baby in Houston. We are excited about this new addition to our family and ask for prayer through the transition time. After the baby is born, we plan to return to Malawi in January for Donald to start back at school.
