Today in the office we received sad news. Last week, we heard the news that the wife of a colleague from Burundi had miscarried the baby she was carrying. Today was the infant's burial...and today the wife also died. She had been in a coma since last week after the miscarriage. The horrible reality for African women is that giving birth--or attempting to in this case--is risky business. I am so sad to know that Adrian and his young children have to suffer such a loss. He is an incredible man who interpreted for me during my time in Bujumbura. He works with people who have been traumatized. Now he faces his own mountain of grief. Please pray for him and the children and those who will mourn Odette's death. Odette's sister is also known to me as a fabulous African woman who is doing excellent healing work in the region as well.
peace,
Suz
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Oh Suzanne!
I am so sorry to hear this. How tragic. There is nothing else that I can say. How terrible for this family.
Mary Lou
How devastating for the family.
I will keep them in my prayers.
Gordana
Thanks to you both. I know prayers will help. It has been devastating to the community as this is not the first time it has happened at this particular hospital to one of the women they know.
Suz
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