- Wednesday, January 25, 2012
- KiYong Kim
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Just a couple of years ago, I walked out of the dentist's office with a significantly lighter wallet. Unfortunately, yesterday I found myself in the same situation! I needed to get more dental work done.
Initially, I was extremely frustrated and annoyed. I thought I had taken good care of my teeth - why did I have to spend so much time and money (not to mention the stress and nerves) on my teeth again? It took some time, ice cream and some movies, but it struck me that I am an extraordinarily fortunate person!
Let me explain. Not only was I able to walk into the dentist's office the day after I realized I had a problem, I know that I will be able to pay off the dental costs (that my excellent dental insurance didn't already cover!) Unlike the millions of people around the world who have never stepped into a dentist's office, let alone afford a new toothbrush, I have dental care 10 minutes from my home. I am truly blessed!
A recent Mercy Minute radio feature drilled (pun intended) this message in for me! Akosua was unable to afford the most basic medical care for her eight-year-old daughter, who was suffering from the growth of a tumor. Thankfully, because of the free medical care provided by Mercy Ships®, Akosua's daughter was able to receive the life-changing surgery she needed! This story made me thankful for my easy access to medical care, but also instilled within me a desire to care for those who are less fortunate than me.
Mercy Ships® is working hard to improve the lives of thousands in West Africa. In fact, on January 5, the Africa Mercy arrived again in Togo for another six-month field service. Tens of thousands of people will line up in the hopes that they will receive the medical treatment that they so desperately need. For them, receiving an appointment ticket is like striking gold!
Just thinking about all the people who will receive the world-class medical care for free in the next months puts a huge (now more expensive) smile on my face. I'm extremely thankful that Mercy Ships® is so diligently caring for the world's forgotten poor.
Thank you for sharing Mercy Ships® message of hope and healing through The Mercy Minute®. I have no doubt that some of your listeners, like me, may have had a bad day. Listening to stories of hope and mercy freely given helped perk up my attitude - and I'm confident that it'll do the same for your listeners!
KiYong Kim
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