TRANSPARENCY IN THE SA PART SIX

NARRATIVE 2

I am a 5th generation Salvationist from Canada.

In April of 2012 I had the privilege of spending the month at Howard Hospital. What I observed there was a man who treated the patients, colleagues, staff an the people there with the upmost love and respect. And he was treated in the same fashion by all with whom he had contact. This man is Captain (Dr.) Paul Thistle. He has upheld the mission of the Salvation Army in a foreign land for 16 years and as of August last year, had it all taken away from him in a blink of an eye. The people, Dr. Paul and his family are devastated.

COKE - COFFINS - CRAYONS

I had the privilege of returning to Howard Hospital on October 13th and saw the truth for myself, how the hospital’s, the Salvation Army’s mission, has been compromised. Only three children on the children's ward; less than ten women on the women's ward, with the men's ward full, but that was only due a major road accident involving a busload of passengers. And just inside the gate where throngs of people congregated on any given day among the traders and kiosks selling their wares, only a handful of people were seen. (I have pictures to prove what I witnessed, but I forgot the cord that is used to download the photos to the computer. I will be home at the end of October and will post the pics then.)

I got first-hand verbal account from the people that they want Dr. Paul, Pedrinah and the family back: they are not happy. If anyone contradicts this statement or report, they are not being truthful. The FSAOF has assured me that they will post all rebuttals completely and without edit.

I am very saddened and angry what has happened at HH and the Army in Zim, IHQ and Toronto need to admit they made a tragic error and act quickly to effect a return of the one man who truly can make a difference. People in Zimbabwe and even some in Canada refer to Paul as their hero. The Army needs to listen to the people who are being affected, show love and demonstrate a caring attitude. Actions speak louder than words.

THE SICK ARE TRAVELING TO 
KARANDA MISSION HOSPITAL
TO SEE  DR. THISTLE, THEIR FRIEND, 
FOR COMPASSIONATE CARE

We must never give up. People who really are supportive of Paul and the Howard situation, need to keep sending emails to the appropriate persons in command.

I leave you with a quote from Dr. Paul Thistle himself-

 "I am still a Salvationist and I believe in reform within the church."