Meeting Dominique
I had the wonderful privilege of participating in a “rescue” this week. As I mentioned earlier, a group of men from San Angelo, Texas are presently in Mattaw building several new homes for orphans. As the new homes are built, the little village has room to expand. Bud and Kimberly, directors of Mattaw, had learned of Dominique and his plight recently. It was decided that he was a perfect candidate to be brought into the loving embrace of Mattaw.
We Found Little Dominique in Terrible Condition.
Dominique is seven years old, severely malnourished (Kwashiorkor), has sores all over his body from being physically beaten by his family, has ring worm all over his little head, and is about the size of a five year old. As we found Dominique in the slums, there was not a dry eye in our group. We knew this starving little boy was about to be given a new life, filled with love and all good things. We knew this was the luckiest day of this child’s life. He was in terrible condition, but his life was about to get much, much better.
While we were in the Village picking up Dominique, we had the chance to share the Gospel with members of the village. We saw several people make professions of faith in the village, and several ask for prayer for healing. Dominique’s Aunt indicated that she would come to Mattaw to attend church services on Sunday. We saw his aunt inviting many people to come with her to our little Church.
I have to say that participating in this rescue has been an incredible event for me, and it makes me realize how blessed I am to be able to be a part of this wonderful ministry. I think of all the things I could be doing NOT as important as this.
Dominique's Village near Kitale
The picture above is a scene of Dominique’s village as we arrived. We received a warm welcome. The residents knew we were there to help.
The Paulann Construction Workers Helping with the Rescue
I have never seen so many grown men cry as when the construction guys from San Angelo reached the village. They had come to Africa to build a house . . . They did not know they would get to help save a child.
Dominique on his way to a New Life
This picture shows Dominique as he travels to a new life. This was the first time that he had ridden in a car.
As we arrived at Mattaw, there was a huge celebration welcoming Dominique into the village. He is adjusting well to his new life, and he is happy. Yes, he still has lots of medical issues to be resolved, but that is why I am here, and I look forward to applying all I have learned in school to bring this little guy back to health.
I will continue to update you on Dominique. I would appreciate your prayers for him . . . that he would experience the Love of God so prevalent in Mattaw, and that he will grow up to be a “Mighty Oak” of Africa.
I can not imagine doing anything else. What could be better than this?:
Dominique is one fortunate little guy. And how exciting to go along on the rescue. Little George will be a leader when he grows up. Good thing he is being taught a good direction.
Leader or Politician? Lol, I think he could be great at both. He is very influential.
If only . . . assistance were freely given, without the imperative to convert.
Oh Mary, I wish you only knew what Jesus has done in my life! That being said, we don’t shove religion down their throat. There is no “certificate” saying they are a Christian or not. They choose whether they want a personal relationship with Christ or not. It is not about getting them to say a prayer, or having them baptized. True faith isn’t something you can force or brain wash someone into having. We leave the “converting” up to God.
Mary, I am shocked you would criticize this young woman’s passion for feeding and caring for the orphans of Africa, and for sharing the hope she has in Jesus Christ. Perhaps when you become the sole medical care giver for a group of orphans, and you sacrifice all for it you are in a position to criticize. Until then, perhaps you should remain quiet.
JHP, thank you.