Dr. Kent Brantly, one of the two US
doctors who contracted the Ebola virus
in Liberia, has spoken out for the first
time. He released a statement from his
isolation room at Emory University in
Atlanta where he’s being treated after
he was flown out of Liberia last week.
He is the first Ebola patient to receive
experimental serum, ZMapp. Below is
the statement Brantly released to the
media yesterday
“I am writing this update from my
isolation room at Emory University
Hospital, where the doctors and
nurses are providing the very best
care possible. I am growing
stronger every day, and I thank
God for His mercy as I have
wrestled with this terrible disease.
I also want to extend my deep
and sincere thanks to all of you
who have been praying for my
recovery as well as for Nancy and
for the people of Liberia and West
Africa.
“My wife Amber and I, along with
our two children, did not move to
Liberia for the specific purpose of
fighting Ebola. We went to Liberia
because we believe God called us
to serve Him at ELWA Hospital.”
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“One thing I have learned is that
following God often leads us to
unexpected places. When Ebola
spread into Liberia, my usual
hospital work turned more and
more toward treating the
increasing number of Ebola
patients. I held the hands of
countless individuals as this
terrible disease took their lives
away from them. I witnessed the
horror first-hand, and I can still
remember every face and name.
“When I started feeling ill on that
Wednesday morning, I
immediately isolated myself until
the test confirmed my diagnosis
three days later. When the result
was positive, I remember a deep
sense of peace that was beyond
all understanding. God was
reminding me of what He had
taught me years ago, that He will
give me everything I need to be
faithful to Him.
“Now it is two weeks later, and I
am in a totally different setting.
My focus, however, remains the
same – to follow God. As you
continue to pray for Nancy and
me, yes, please pray for our
recovery. More importantly, pray
that we would be faithful to God’s
call on our lives in these new circumstances.

9c guy; pls how can I be like dis guy? Dis is how I'll like to worshipp my God; god ls help me!!!!

A true missionary

Moderator, take this to frontpage please it is so motivational and encouraging. Many people will be redeemed herein. Dr Kent, in deadly sick bed still proclaiming and confessing God!!!

wow.. got me wipin...

moving indeed

I held the hands of countless individuals as this terrible disease took their lives away from them. I witnessed the horror first-hand, and I can still remember every face and name.

If not for this man, we wuld probably never hear of d drug ZMapp. Its safe to say dat he may have intentionally infected himself touching the victims to force his country to try save his life and consequently d lives of future victims.

Kudos to him for his faith.

Note to self: it pays to come from a country that cares deeply for her citizens.