SIM Missionary David Writebol Shares Thoughts and Feelings in Telephone Call He talked about his wife Nancy and their battle to overcome the Ebola virus infection while serving in Liberia.The audio of Writebol’s call can be heard at simusa.org/davidwritebol. In the call, Writebol said the following: “It’s been difficult, and yet I have felt in a very real and unexpected way...the peace and the comfort of God through all of this.” “It is a singular experience to look upon a loved one, especially one where we have spent 40 years together...we were junior high sweethearts....to see her on the brink of death and know there was nothing I could do to prevent that.” “There have been so many instances of his (Gods) providence in ways that well spend a long time cataloging…a needed piece of equipment or a needed facility near where wouldnt expected it to be...yet it was provided for us, even if it was inside the isolation area.” “We felt so strongly supported by our home church.....how could they (the Writebols) be foolish to put themselves in danger...and yet it is that very calling and very sending and very going that demonstrates the characteristics of the great things Christ has done for humanity. If our lord has done that, then we willingly and gladly will do that so others might hear about Christ.” “I’m happy she (Nancy) is in a place that enables her to receive the best care possible and that will give her every opportunity to get better, to recover...I look forward to hearing more from Jeremy and the medical staff later today.” “I’m ok...in a comfortable situation, and I’m feeling just as I always have in these past weeks and days – just an overwhelming sense of peace and gods grace, when I should be beside myself.” The latest updates on Nancy Writebol’s condition and SIM’s role in the Ebola epidemic in Liberia are available at simusa.org.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:00:01 +0000