Many friends in US followed the story of our friend Teresa who lived in a village near Nama. Early in 2009, when we met Teresa, we discovered what appeared to be a terrible wound on her heel. Many of the young men of IAM took care of cleaning the wound and bandaging it each week as we prayed for healing. However, after several months, we knew that the heel would need surgery and through donations from US, we were able to secure a place for Teresa in a private hospital in Kampala with a good surgeon. Once the affected area had been removed, the diagnosis had been melanoma. Our faithful worker, Dan Douglas, went several times a week by bicycle once Teresa came home to clean and care for the large open wound. The wound never became infected and healed nicely.Everyone in the village was able to witness the love of Jesus through Dan’s efforts as well as other young men with IAM. In December of 2009, Teresa had a terrible accident at home when her outside kitchen structure collapsed on her burying her under debris. When I saw her again in 2010, I could see that she suffered with many pains and was losing weight. We began a book ministry group at her home in Nama where we taught many people in her village every Sunday. I believe that the people who come to that study week after week have been able to observe and witness first hand the love of Christ- seen through actions of young men who lovingly washed Teresa’s foot and cared for her. Just three weeks ago, while I was in US, Teresa was taken to a clinic in Mityana with stomach pains and fever. Two days later, she died. I believe that God extended Teresa’s life in order to bring glory and honor to His name through the faithfulness of the ones who selflessly cared for her. We already feel the loss of her presence. 
The top picture was taken in the hospital post-surgery; middle picture was taken when she returned home and she and her husband George presented us with a cock and a bunch of matoke in appreciation; third picture was taken in late January of 2010.
The top picture was taken in the hospital post-surgery; middle picture was taken when she returned home and she and her husband George presented us with a cock and a bunch of matoke in appreciation; third picture was taken in late January of 2010.
Oh, I am so sorry for Teresa. Like you said, we have been enjoying seeing God's work on Teresa. Every time I saw her picture and thought about how Dan washed her wound faithfully, I felt so touched. She looked so beautiful in the picture. I wish she will rest in peace and may God bless her husband and family. Also thank you for all you've done to her. IAM is wonderful for God has poured mercy on people through your hands.