Arrived at Taipei Airport with an Awesome Story!

Ben Khuc, July 8, 2011

The Good Samaritans left LAX at 1:00am (PST). Thank God that all the luggage were cleared through EVA security. There was a whole host of people from family members and past mission members that came to see them off. The team also met up with several more team members at the airport. Thank you to all that came to support!

On the plane, there was actually a medical emergency with one of the passengers--not a mission member. Here is an account of what happened from Dr. Doan's iPhone:

"As the team settles into our seats on EVA flight 0001, Dr. Horstmann casually asked Dr. Doan if in these flights the flight crew ever asked "is there a doctor on board?" Dr. Doan said "yes". It had been quite a while since our first in flight incidence in 2000 with our very first trip. In that trip an 18 year old young lady sprung into action to help a man with a big head laceration as a result of an inflight accident.

As we woke up from our nap, sure enough over the intercom sounded the request "if there is any medical professional on board please identify, a patient needs". The Good Sam doctors sprung into action and went to the rear of the air craft. On the floor was a middle age man rolling on the floor in severe abdominal pain. A quick exam lead our doctors to suspect he was passing a kidney stone. This type of pain is equivalent to the woman in labor. With calming reassurance and a few shots of Demerol, a strong narcotic pain reliever, the man began to feel relief and in 30 minutes he was a lot more comfortable. It was a little scary when his oxygen level dropped a little after injection. The team doctors and nurse took turn to care for he man until we landed. By that time he was able to stand and walked off the aircraft.

To show their appreciation, the flight attendants gave 3 bags full of snacks as gifts. With our first patients cared for, we now head for Hanoi."


Dr. Branch and Dr. Tucker in the back of the plane treating a patient who had abdominal pain

Gifts from EVA airlines to GSMDM for helping a patient

Praise God for using GSMDM to heal people already!

Currently,the team is resting at Taipei Airport. Some are playing UNO, some are touring the airport, and some updating their social networks to inform their loved ones that they are ok. The easy part of their travels is now over.

They will soon reach the most stressful part of their flight: landing in Hanoi airport.

As of right now, they have no paperwork to vouch for all of the medical equipment that they are bringing in. Therefore, they must rely on a few influential people to meet them at the airport. However, if these influential people do not arrive, then they are at the mercy of Hanoi Airport security. The Good Samaritans are trained how to negotiate this situation, and are prepared. However, please remember to pray for them as the land in less than 5 hours.

Thank you for all who are praying constantly in the States. We are up against more than just airport security. We are caught up in spiritual battle at large, and the Good Samaritans are on the front lines of that battle.