The Goshorns Step by Step August 2017 We started off the month in Lima saying The ngoodbye to the boys and Audrey. I have to be honest, it never gets easier. I remember leaving the states a few years ago knowing it would be a couple years before I saw Daniel again. Skype is amazing, but it’s still hard not physically being with them. It helps knowing how much they love the Lord and that He’s watching programs in Huancayo. All went very well while we over them. were away. After we said goodbye to the kids, we stayed in Lima and waited for Zumilinda to arrive. We were a little surprised when she arrived with her older sister but her mother was not well enough to make the trip. Fortunately, Aida had the necessary documents giving her permission to make any medical decisions for her sister. We also arranged for Zumilinda to have oxygen for the trip which really helped. We spent about 10 days seeing different doctors. The final conclusion, from all the doctors in Lima, was that Zumilinda could not be helped in Peru and has around 2 years to live. One lung has collapsed and there’s much pressure on the heart. We’ve sent all scans and test results to Shriners in the states and are waiting to hear from them. I’ve since visited Zumi at her house in Andamarca. Andamarca is much deeper in the mountains and is considered the red zone. This means drug and terrorist activity. While in Lima our team continued our
Jennifer’s Bible study continues to grow at the prison. It seems she has a new woman each week. They are really growing in the Lord and Jennifer is excited about her new team of teachers. Peru celebrated their independence day in July. In Peru it’s the law that you fly the Peruvian flag on this day. If you do not and are caught you'll be fined. They also started celebrating Santiago. Santiago is considered the patron of the animals. What we really see is the biggest holiday for alcohol abuse. People save all year so they can buy alcohol for this holiday. Their children will go without food so they can drink all day long. Crestwood UMC sent money so the church they started can be finished. This is also great for us because we will have full use of the church for one of our programs.
We humbly thank you for your continued prayers and financial support. If you haven’t yet, we ask that you would prayerfully consider financially supporting this ministry in Peru. Without more financial partners this ministry can not continue to grow. We love you all and thank you for being part of God’s work in Peru.