Well done K.F. and Wanda

K.F. and Wanda Plemmons went home to Oklahoma after spending three years here in Mmabatho, South Africa. They were in Mmabatho through the Masters Program of the International Mission Board. Both KF and Wanda were over the age of 70 when they came. Demonstrating unequalled resolve, they refused to go home after Wanda suffered a heart attack. KF, a nurse, woke up in the middle of the night to find Wanda not breathing. He administered CPR until further help came.
The Plemmons were a part of the HIV/AIDS team that taught abstinence-based material in local schools. Part of their assignment was to assemble teaching teams that consisted of nationals that would be able to continue teaching after they left. The teams go into the schools each day and teach elementary school-aged children the right biblically-based options that they have. They started the NGO (non-governmental organization) The Sunshine at the Gate of Hope. This organization is now responsible for the teaching in the schools. It is unfortunate that the government does its job by presenting condoms as a viable choice. Condoms are readily available at border crossings; free for the taking.
I just wanted to say well done to the Plemmons. You are both an inspiration. After 70 years in America, you knew that God was not finished with you and you came to Africa. Wanda, you told me that you were ready to go home, but not ready to leave the people. Many of your friends are also ours. I will be able to echo that same sentiment next year when we go to America. But there will be a little bit of comfort knowing that we will be coming back home. Thank you both for your faithfulness!
This picture was taken at our last team meeting. I called the meeting the Plemmons’ Wake.
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