tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017694495112892758.post5804360703153191599..comments2024-02-16T00:35:45.250-08:00Comments on WRITE NOW: I'm so thankful to have NOT been born in EthiopiaAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321572932421628197noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017694495112892758.post-21550361632875099832009-03-07T17:25:00.000-08:002009-03-07T17:25:00.000-08:00A very nice summary of the work and the spirit of ...A very nice summary of the work and the spirit of the work that Larry is doing in Ethiopia.<BR/>I do think one clarification is in order. Treatment at Gimbe SDA hospital is not free. As I understand it (from what Larry told me) full obstetric care (dependionmg on if a C-section is needed or not costs between $25 and $70 US. Thus the problem. For the people of this area the cost might as well be $250,000 to $70,000 because the actual amount is way, way beyond their means. Larry came up with a way to help remedy this problem. He raised $10,000 and put it in a special account at the Gimbe SDA hospital for use by the two beloved nuns. When they identify a woman at risk with her pregnancy, they give that woman a note to take with them to the hospital, and the costs will be covered by withdrawing from the special account. I do not think this kind of partnership between an SDA Mission Hospital and local Roman Catholic Nuns would have happened years ago. The way I see it both groups are helping the same people in serious need and both groups are serving the same God. I think it is wonderful and worthy of prayer and financial support. Dennis Nicola, D.D.S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017694495112892758.post-85912313728055726342009-02-09T07:44:00.000-08:002009-02-09T07:44:00.000-08:00good article. and it especially hits home when you...good article. and it especially hits home when you've seen such things first hand. good for you friend in his quest to make a difference.laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652381366386593421noreply@blogger.com