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Fish Stories: Lessons for a World Caught in a Grisly Pandemic

Fish Stories: Lessons for a World Caught in a Grisly Pandemic

by Lexie Stallings | Sep 1, 2020 | Becky Douglas, Colony Development, Leprosy, Rising Star Outreach, service

It was an eyesore and a health hazard. The pond of standing water in a low-lying area had become a mosquito factory, producing enough of these parasites to torment everyone in the leprosy colony. The waters were stagnant and murky. Mothers worried about their toddlers...
Determined to See the Good as We Fight Back Against Coronavirus

Determined to See the Good as We Fight Back Against Coronavirus

by Lexie Stallings | Jun 23, 2020 | Becky Douglas, Colony Development, Leprosy

The Coronavirus continues to run rampant in India. The numbers have continued to go up dramatically even though the entire country has been in a complete lockdown. In spite of that, the government is lifting the shutdown in most areas of the country. However, in...
A Styrofoam Cooler that Changed the Lives of an Entire Family

A Styrofoam Cooler that Changed the Lives of an Entire Family

by Lexie Stallings | May 19, 2020 | Becky Douglas, Colony Development, Leprosy

Experience shared by Becky Douglas. On a recent phone call with Padma Venkataraman, she mentioned that she had a surprise photo for me. She told me I probably wouldn’t believe she had taken it this week. She sent the following photo, and she was right—I could hardly...
Relief Work in India During the Time of Coronavirus

Relief Work in India During the Time of Coronavirus

by Lexie Stallings | Apr 6, 2020 | Colony Development, Leprosy, Medical

In India, the number one way most families get basic groceries and supplies is by making a daily trip to the nearest village market instead of a grocery store. That custom has been interrupted by the Coronavirus as it continues to limit accessibility to food and other...
The Greatest Poverty has Nothing to do with Money

The Greatest Poverty has Nothing to do with Money

by Lexie Stallings | May 1, 2017 | Colony Development, Meridian Magazine

My friend, Padma, entered a home in a leprosy colony in Southern India. It was poorly lit but Padma could make out a lumpy shape in the corner. Intrigued, Padma looked closer and noticed that there were feet visible under the cloth. Could this be a hunched woman...

#ThrowbackThursday Session 4 with Lon Young

by Lexie Stallings | Oct 2, 2014 | Colony Development, Testimonial, Volunteer

We decided to take this #TBT to look back on session 4 with Lon Young and the Community Outreach rotation. Lon’s story goes straight to the heart, and we thought you’d love it as much as we did. We’re hot and sweaty, and we haven’t even...
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