Through this experience Norma has shown herself to be a very courageous person. She had rarely been out of her village, much less travel by plane to the United States. Understandably she was very anxious. Gary and I were concerned and asked for some help in getting her a contact person who would look after her during her hospital stay. Kelly Junk, missionary coordinator at First United Methodist Church, Tulsa, OK, put us in contact with a couple in a Methodist church in Maine near where Norma would be having surgery. Greg and Holly Lane were our hands and legs in caring, praying, and providing translation for Norma and keeping us updated about Norma’s condition. They took ownership of her care, just as we would have done. We are so grateful for the Body of Christ to care for their own, regardless of the distance, culture or language. Here is an excerpt from one of Greg’s letter to us: