Frank's Cane

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,

Hebrews 12:1 (NRSV)

Rev. Frank Mayes had a vision for our church as a place where healing could be found.  He started a project where medical equipment could be donated or borrowed by members of the congregation.  Our family has made use of this program; most recently by borrowing a cane.  There are many canes in Frank’s closet, but the one I chose had his name clearly attached.  I wanted to borrow that special cane.

A few months later, we decided to take Frank’s cane to Kenya because Micki thought she might need it given her new knee.  Walking in Kenya is different then most of you have experienced. Kenyans here generally walk to all of their daily duties as motorized vehicles are very expensive.  They have less difficulty than we do with the uneven paths, the roads filled with potholes and the 6600 foot altitude.  The cane was a good idea!  We soon acclimated and the cane was put in the corner of our Tenwek apartment.

We don’t normally use canes during obstetrical care, but Tenwek is different.  We see cases of severe pain or weakness with walking as complications of pregnancy..  That happened again and so Frank’s cane found its way to the Edna Boroff Maternity Center!   On that day, I was surrounded by a cloud of witnesses who ran with perseverance.  

Thanks be to God for Frank & Edna and the healing they continue to bring,

Marvin & Miriam