Dr. Kent Brantly, the American doctor infected with
Ebola released a statement Friday afternoon— his
first since being brought back to the U.S.
Brantly was working for humanitarian organization
Samaritan’s Purse in West Africa, treating Ebola
patients at a Liberia hospital when he contracted
the deadly virus. On Saturday, August 2, he was
flown to Emory University Hospital, where he has
been in isolation while receiving care.
He released the following statement through
Samaritan’s Purse:
“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.
“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
firsthand, 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.”
Fellow American Nancy Writebol, who was working
for U.S. mission group SIM, was also infected with
Ebola. She returned to the U.S. Tuesday and is
also at Emory receiving treatment.
In a press conference August 1st, Emory’s Dr.
Bruce Ribner, said this would be the first time a
patient with the Ebola virus would be treated in the
U.S. and Emory is taking safety precautions
seriously.
The patients were placed in the hospital’s
containment unit, which is discrete from the rest of
the hospital.

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