Is it possible to live with AIDS?

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The questions is as clear to me today, as it was the first time I started to minister towards people with AIDS. The answer in society is: there is no life for a person with AIDS. They are rejected, undefended and live a life of an outcast. I felt compelled to minister to them with the life and love of God in the past 22 years according to Matthew 5:41. The first step was followed by another and another. It was 15 years ago, when I met a little boy in the hospital. The steps grew longer with each visits, but at the same time the love of God also grew towards the little boy and others with AIDS. God gave me a great gift and privilige by being his mother officially for years now.
God brought another child to my home where their lives became full and hopeful by the grace of God.
Andraska and Bátorka were infected innocently with AIDS in Romania in 1989 with many other children. Andráska and the other children died couple of years ago, only Bátorka is alive. He submitted his life to the Lord at age 6. He attends to church and ministers dispite of his pains. His life testifies that there is life with AIDS. He is still studying and he wants to work, even though his skills and small stature are hindering him doing so.
I feel a constraint to continue even though my health is fragile and I became limited in daily routine. Asking God about the cost, He answered: „This illness is not fatal, but it is for the glory of God!” John 11:4.
I minister from home, mailing prisoners and praying for them, telling them our testimony. The love I shared was returned to me bountifully. There are Bible Studies and prayer meetings in our homes. I am studying and writing a book about our lives, which you can read on the blog.
We want to continue this walk of faith, which gets harder every year. We are grateful for your prayers and support if you feel compelled to come with us for the next mile with God.

With love by the grace of God:
Marika Maasai