Thank you for always helping and praying for
us with a generous heart.
The photo on page 1 was taken by Kako Motosugi-san,
a college freshman who visited Lunsar in February. The smiles on children’s
faces bring us comfort.
The report from Sr. Fumiko Yoshida is on pages 1
and 2. She reports that the chaotic situation from Ebola fever has been calmed
down, classes are back to normal, and a sports festival at school was held.
There have been many visitors from Japan, making Lunsar an “especially lucky
area” within Sierra Leone.
The second half of page 2, is a thank you
letter from Rev. Fr. Emmanuel L. Sesay, the Manager of St. Peter Claver Junior
and Senior Primary Schools. He expresses his thanks for food support as
follows:
“Most especially after the devastating
consequences of Ebola, which left many children orphans. With you who walking
together, we never feel alone in braving the challenges. For your annual
support always brighten the gloom on our faces and brings beautiful smiles on
the direct beneficiaries-the school pupils.”
A
photo of a student carrying lunch is on page 3.
Also
on page 3 is a letter from Sr. Kazuko Shirahata, who is in Tokyo for her knee
treatment. She has an artificial joint in her right knee and is going through
rehabilitation. She gives thanks the peaceful time she has for treatment.
Pages 4 and 5 are volunteer reports from Dr. Yasuhiro
Kawashima at the Mile 91 Clinic (Dr. Kawashima is on the right in the left
photo). Dr. Kawashima reports on 9 medical cases that surprised him, and the following
is one of the cases.
“There is a dying infant with acute
laryngitis. There are no tools available to treat him. While he is calm with
adrenaline, I had him go to a children’s doctor 1 hour away. But I have heard
many people do not go to see doctors that I introduce them to. Many tend to go
to see a “bush doctor” or shamans , and many people do not survive.”
There are many other things that may seem
unbelievable in Japan. There are many lives that can be saved. That is the
reality of a country that has the lowest life expectancy in the world.
Tsubasa Horii-san’s volunteer report is on pages 5 and 6. This time
he talks about his time interacting with the people. He states “they are all
good people”. The photo on page 6 is Horii-san with the children.
The second halves of page 6
and on to 7 are letters from supporters.
The notice from headquarters
is on page 7, including support funds reports and future plans.
Page 8 are pictures from Dr. Kawashima.
Top left: Children drawing
water from the clinic’s well
Middle left: Medical team treats
patricians with natural light thru windows
Bottom left: Preview for the
volunteer house. Many people came and received lunch boxes.
Top right: Sierra Leonean Novice
Middle right: Clinic
pharmacy. The challenge is to fill the cabinet with medicines.
Bottom right:
Preview of the awaited Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Many words of
thanks from bishops and high ranking Islams in the area.
Representative of Walking Together
Representative of Walking Together
Katsujiro Kanno
(Translator Ayako Nokuo)