Welcome Passmore

October 21

Kasensa is almost at capacity! We now have 11 babies which mean we have 10 families to work with!


Meet our newest wee one! This handsome boy is 6 month old Passmore. On October 19, his mom – age 18 years woke up and complained that her “stomach” was unwell. She was transported the 88 km from her village in the Siachatema area (near Kafue Park) and died en route to Kalomo hospital.

We will never know what the cause of death was and more sadly, neither will Passmore. He is a healthy boy – and at this time, due to grieving, needs lots of affection and attention. So…he’s getting it!

I will phone the family after the funeral and some additional time to grieve to set up a family meeting at Kasensa where we’ll talk discharge plans. The plan is for Kasensa to keep the child for only a short time, as the best place for the child is in the family as God says in Psalms 68:6.

Please be praying for Passmore as he grieves – and also for the family as they grieve and discuss how Passmore will be cared for within the family unit.

If you are considering donating to orphan care at Kasensa considering donating to the program in general so that not only the needs of a specific baby is met but so we can minister to the needs of the families who present to us. We spend much time and money on driving to the village to meet the family members and to also actually see with our eyes how the family is coping in terms of resources. More on that in the next blog!