Since the last update from the Stapleton’s, Erik and Michele were denied a visa from Australia because they had not had a tuberculosis test. However, with the help of the New Zealand High Commission, they were able to get the papers needed to go to New Zealand. The children are in the capital city and being cared for by missionary friends. Please continue to pray for Erik, Michele, and their children as they seek the medical attention for Michele’s hand.
It is Sunday here in New Zealand and the plastic surgeon just came by to check my hand and take me to surgery. He informed me that my case will be handled in stages. Stage 1 will consist of going in and cleaning out the infection. Samples will be sent to the lab to see if they can discover the root cause of all this! Stage 2 will be 24-48 hours later when they will close up the wound if possible (may require a skin graft) or else go back in and clean out even more ‘gunk’ and leave it open another 24-48 hours. The doctor does not think I will be back in Vanuatu by Christmas, though. Middlemoore Hospital is known for their hand surgery unit, so we are confident I am getting good care and the antibiotics are definitely helping. The sitting-around-waiting stage is by far the hardest thing for me at this point, not to mention having to wear those LOVELY hospital gowns!
Thank you for your prayers!
Michele Stapleton
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