Testimonies

My name is Jo and I am 62 years of age. I grew up in a very loving close family, father, mother, sister and brother.

I cannot remember a time when I didn't at least know about Jesus. My mother sent me at an early age to Bible schools during the summer. But I didn't actually accept Him until I was in my teen age years. I put Him on a shelf though and dusted Him off every once in awhile.

I am from India, a computer programmer by profession, I came to Bahrain (in the Arabian Gulf) in November 1999 for better prospects and started working in a company, but they could not get the required work permits to employ expatriates and I had to quit that job.

I was about to return to India, but on January 9, 2000 I had a heart attack. I was admitted to a Hospital in Bahrain. They said that there is at least 2 blocks in my arteries and I may need a by-pass surgery. They were preparing for the same but as I was a visitor in this country I had to bear all the expense. That was something I could not afford so I said I would continue the treatment in India, as it's cheaper there. After staying in the hospital for 10 days I was discharged. My visa got extended for 2 more months on medical grounds.