Alice has a keen sense of humor and is a notorious
flirt. A tiny little lady, she exudes love, laughter
and deep spirituality. Once a lively dancer, Miss
Alice now struggles with asthma, anemia and high
blood pressure.
Neville has a long list of complications: high blood
pressure, sinusitis, diabetes, glaucoma, in the feet
and on and on. His deteriorating health is
beginning to restrict his sight and his mobility.
Many older people in Jamaica struggle to
survive. Especially those, like our aged friends
depicted on this page, who were not blessed
with the gift of children.
Even if these elderly receive a pension, which
is not the norm for many in Jamaica, it is
totally inadequate to provide for the basic
necessities, even without the rising cost of
living.
The elderly in Jamaica struggle especially with
declining health. In many cases, medical
assistance and prescriptive drugs are way out
of their reach.
Mr "Rock" Murphy, 92 years young, still works in his field despite
being physically challenged.
Baptised last year, Rock's throaty rendition of "The Lord is My
Shephard ..." is a real treat.
Like all our aged friends depicted here, Rock, is also childless.
Like all our other friends depicted here, a latrine would also be a great
blessing.
"Rise in the
presence of the
aged, show
respect for the
elderly and revere
your God."
Leviticus 19:32
Serving The Elderly in Ocho Rios Jamaica
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Christine and Headley Hamilton
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Alice And Neville Russell
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Headley suffered a stroke in September 2007, leaving him languishing in bed. Sightless, Miss
Christie, is not able to care for him as she would like.
Bread Basket Ministries is their main source of income for food, home care, supplies, medical
attention, doctor visits and prescriptive drugs.
As Pastors and devout Christians, the
Hamiltons preached and worshipped in many
small churches scattered in rural communities
across the island of Jamaica.
A powerful prayer warrior, Miss Christie lost
her sight some 5 years ago, but remains
wholly trusting in the Lord. She inspires many
with her humility, peaceful aura and fervent
prayers.
Neville's woefully inadequate government pension is approximately US$45 per month. They're in
dire need of an outdoor latrine.
Miss Alice suffers with terrible bouts of asthma, often wheezing and gasping for breath.
Bread Basket Ministries O c h o R i o s J a m a i c a
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Bread Basket Ministries Serving the least among us in Jamaica
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Email: Click Here Website: www.breadbasketministries.com
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Phone: (876) 994-1367 PO Box 6189, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica WI
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