“Healthy in Every Way!”
Action in Focus, Nairobi, Kenya

To assist the poor of rural Kenya, many of whom have never seen a dcctor and therefore suffer from many illnesses, Action in Focus conducts a program that "brings the hospital to the people", treating anywhere from 800 - 1200 people per medical camp.

At one recent camp, a severely handicapped young man was waiting well in advance for us to begin the camp. Michael, one of our staff volunteers, realized this young man had been waiting for a long time and brought him to the front of the line so that he could be seen right away.

While this young man was being assisted to the front of the line, since he had difficulty walking, he tried to tell Michael something. Unfortunately, since the boy also had difficulty speaking, Michael was not able to understand him.

When it was the young man's turn to be examined by the doctor, the doctor asked him what was wrong. The handicapped boy replied, with a huge smile on his face, "Nothing! I'm perfectly healthy, and am thankful to God for my health!"

This unexpected response was in such stark contrast to the scores of desperate cases that had been attended to that morning, and it so touched those present and warmed the hearts of the doctors in attendance. Meanwhile, this young man, although obviously very handicapped, did not even so much as ask for preferential treatment, insisting that other people be seen first, as he was "healthy in every way!"

What a courageous outlook on life this young man had! It encouraged many of us that day to look on the bright side in any difficulties that we may face.

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