This morning I attended the VVF Ceremonies for three African Women who have successfully recovered from surgery. Their surgery was more than what it sounds it was a surgery that changes their lives in more ways than one. These women after the birth of a child had lost their control over their bladder, causing them to leak and a social out cast. Their entire lives were damaged because they didn't have the financial means to get to the doctor and get help. On the ship after each of these women recover and can function normally mercy ships holds a ceremony in their honor.
As I walk down the Hall to the Ward Joy/C I hear angels singing praise and adoration of such blessing on their lives. It is beautiful and brings joy to my heart and tears to my eyes. I cant imagine what joy they must feel to be able to return to work, be able to be socially excepted by their friends and family, and to live life with control over their own bodies. The women get a beautiful dress that is made just for them to signify a clean start. A mirror to look at themselves and tell themselves that they are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. A bar of soap to clean up with and a bottle of lotion to pamper themselves after their bath and smell nice. Their hearts are beautiful.... they gave their testimonies and then they danced and sang together. They danced like David danced, only for the honor and glory of God in praise. I was so touched by this event and the special part of their lives that will never be the same. Their past will no longer be the anchor of their future.
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