Diabetic problem in Lachiguiri

There are lots of diabetics in our village but so far they are all only on pills like Israel has been. The government supplies those for the people. The clinic can only check their sugar once every two months. Not good for any of them. So sad.

We were able to send down enough funds to cover Israel's hospital bill and for the test he had this week. Praise God.

Thank each of you who have helped with this emergancy!!

Urgent Prayer request for Pastor Israel Lopez

Just finished talking to our Israel Lopez in Lachiguiri. Hadn't been able to reach him for some time. He told me that he had returned just yesterday from the hospital in Salina Cruz. Apparently he had been there since the 29th of December. He is a diabetic and his heart was hurting and his sugar out of sight. They informed him he needs to go on insulin. He has been on pills for this for over 15 years. The doctor has increased him to the maximum over the years. He feels that he will die shortly without insulin. With insulin he should have more years to complete his work for God that he loves so much.

He says it is difficult for him to eat anything. I encouraged him to eat very small meals several times a day. I prayed for him and let him know I would write you-all to pray for him.