On December 10, 2009 my ministry, Starfish Charities, had the privilege of hosting the Starfish Charities Annual Community Fair on our property. I will do another blog entry with additional details of that day, but for this blog, I want to tell you about three very brave women whose lives have been touched.

Lion's Sightfirst Hospital in Nairobi, participated in our event by bringing a team to do eye exams, treatment, and evaluation for cataracts. It was determined that these three had cataracts and that very day, Lion's transported them to their hospital in Nairobi and scheduled them for surgery the following morning. It was possibly the first time they had ever been in a hospital, much less for surgery.

We arrived on Friday afternoon and found them smiling and full of joy and praise for the wonderful thing that had been done for them. Pictured below (left to right) is Nepapa, me, Esther, and Lokuso.
Lion's paid 100% of all the expenses for these three women -- their surgery, after care, meals and medicine. They are a wonderful organization and we have had such a positive experience working with them.

On Sunday morning, I sent James Weche with my car to pick them up and take them to their homes. Esther only had a cataract in one eye, so after she heals, she will be finished. She was so excited about getting home and seeing her family again.

Nepapa and Lokuso had cataracts in both eyes, so they will require an additonal surgery in January. Each of these ladies' families were so anxious to see their "mamas" again. Can you imagine after the bandages come off and they can see clearly again how exciting their lives will be! Thank you Lion's for making a difference!

Isn't she beautiful?!