A Little Warrior Named Bridgit

At Busia County Referral Hospital, Journeys by Grace Global Missions encountered a moment that reminded us why compassion must always move us to action. Bridgit Natasha, a 9-year-old girl from Mudoma in Funyula, had been admitted for two weeks suffering from severe splenomegaly related to sickle cell disease. Despite receiving eight pints of blood through transfusions, her hemoglobin levels continued to fall, leaving doctors concerned about her condition. When our team visited the hospital, the moment was overwhelming. Standing beside her bed, we prayed for grace, provision, and healing. 

What followed was a powerful response of unity and compassion. With the leadership and support of our Patron, Honorable Beatrice Nakholi, and Estherlynn, we moved quickly to advocate for focused medical attention so Bridgit could receive the care she urgently needed. Today Bridgit is feeling stronger and preparing for surgery scheduled for March 18th that doctors hope will stabilize her condition. 

Her story reminds us that humanitarian work is not simply about programs—it is about people, prayer, and presence. God wants us to be effective and empowering for real positive impacts. 

Journeys by Grace is a mission of compassion. We actually go, we travel, we fight, and find ways to get the job done by our own actions. Yes, it’s easier to resolve an obstacle when you have grants, corporation sponsorship and government support. But do we simply wait, blame, and complain? No, instead we advocate for immediate healing with love and our own hands. There’s enough love and hands to maintain our Warriors regarding urgent care. 

Brigit’s journey reflects the very heart of Journeys by Grace Global Missions and the mission of our Hands of Hope initiative: when compassion and unity come together, lives can begin to rise again.