Becky’s Famous!

That's awesome!!

Try this link if you have problems accessing the article--
http://www.puc.edu/alumni/viewpoint

Hi - Just picked up my copy of Viewpoint (yes, I'm a PUC alumnus) and was immediately drawn to Becky's article! I spent 3 weeks in Gimbie with a team from LLU to work on the first phase of the new wing of the hospital. I was forever moved by my time there. I'm so encouraged to hear the work continue and what to encourage you that there are some of us out here that still care about what you're doing even if you feel alone at times. I know the work and needs in Gimbie are endless but the Ethiopian people are special indeed. I stay in contact with a boy (now a man) named Mintesnot Birara. He had a dream at 13 of becoming a "brain doctor". I was immediately taken by this young boy and made a commitment to help him with his education so that one day he would be able to help is Ethiopia brothers and sisters. He is now working on his Masters in Microbiology. My understanding is that he has had a difficult time getting into any medical programs (almost like the Ethiopia educational system is on a forced track). His family lived on the Gimbie Hospital campus when I was there but since some of his sisters have moved and he is in Addis. I spoke with one of his sisters this summer who moved to Sacramento, CA! That was exciting news! Anyway, my hope for Mintesnot is that he will someday come back to help Gimbie Hospital in some capacity - even if it's educating others like Becky is now doing - that's the key to empowering our Ethiopian friends to be able to better care for themselves. I would love to hear more about the goings on at Gimbie. It is a very special place. I'll be watching the blog!!