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Chris and Dora Barbee have served in Roi Et, Thailand since January, 2010. They teach English classes, music classes, and disciple Thai youth in their relationship with Jesus. The Barbees recently welcomed their first child, Natalie, into their lives. Since Roi Et is a relatively remote region, Chris and Dora traveled to Bangkok to have Natalie there.

Dora happened to choose a Christian OB/GYN in Bangkok, Dr. Cleopandh. At her appointments, Dr. Cleopandh would always tell Dora, “God will help you in delivery.” Natalie’s delivery had a lot of complications, and her heart rate dropped to dangerous levels. Chris and Dora recall that Dr. Cleopandh kept leaving the room when Natalie’s heart rate would drop, but they did not know why.

After Natalie was born, they found she had the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck three times. Dr. Cleopandh later told Chris and Dora that she had left the room to pray. She knew Natalie was in danger and was asking God to help her.

“I think it is amazing that God not only blessed us with a healthy baby, but He provided a Christian doctor, in a land where Christians are very uncommon, to help us pray!” said Dora.

In addition to serving as an OB/GYN, Dr. Cleopandh runs a home for abandoned children. She currently cares for 44 children and supports the ministry with her own income. You can read more about her work at http://www.chaiyaprukchildrenhome.com/.