American U.S Aid doctor, Dr. Kent
Brantly has just released a statement from his isolation room at Emory
University in Atlanta where he is being treated with the experimental
drug, Zmapp. Read his statement below:
“I am writing this update from my
isolation room at Emory University Hospital, where the doctors and
nurses are providing the very best care possible. I am growing
stronger every day, and I thank God for His mercy as I have wrestled
with this terrible disease. I also want to extend my deep and sincere
thanks to all of you who have been praying for my recovery as well as
for Nancy and for the people of Liberia and West Africa.
“My wife Amber and I, along with our
two children, did not move to Liberia for the specific purpose of
fighting Ebola. We went to Liberia because we believe God called us
to serve Him at ELWA Hospital."
“One thing I have learned is that
following God often leads us to unexpected places. When Ebola spread
into Liberia, my usual hospital work turned more and more toward
treating the increasing number of Ebola patients. I held the hands of
countless individuals as this terrible disease took their lives away
from them. I witnessed the horror first-hand, and I can still
remember every face and name.
“When I started feeling ill on that
Wednesday morning, I immediately isolated myself until the test
confirmed my diagnosis three days later. When the result was
positive, I remember a deep sense of peace that was beyond all
understanding. God was reminding me of what He had taught me years
ago, that He will give me everything I need to be faithful to Him.
“Now it is two weeks later, and I am
in a totally different setting. My focus, however, remains the same -
to follow God. As you continue to pray for Nancy and me, yes, please
pray for our recovery. More importantly, pray that we would be
faithful to God’s call on our lives in these new circumstances.”
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