Kristopher is a young man we recently had the privilege of meeting with newly diagnosed hypertension.  He has not been able to hold a job as he has suffered from tiredness, headaches and generally not feeling well. He had gone to apply for employment with a delivery company and found during the physical examination that he had a BP of 189/109. It remained elevated through follow up evaluations and he was referred to Katallasso. Given that he had no insurance and no ability to receive health care, he was elated to have an opportunity to come to the center for evaluation and care. As we shared our time together, it became quickly apparent that he was a man no different than any other man. He long desires to be valued, care for his family, love his children and provide hope and opportunity for his family. Those hopes that he shared have been challenged recently by his inability to provide as he saw fit. He was questioning his worth and true value as a man in our culture.  

We had a healthy conversation regarding his concerns and hurts, his true design and how he is valued as a man that God created; not the lie of what society wants him to believe. As he was encouraged to find a true hope and his true identity, he shared how this health care visit is far more than what he expected! We shared some more, encouraged some more and prayed our time to completion. As he left, he said that he never realized that God cares for him as much as he does. Part of how he knows how much God cares is by how much Katallasso showed that love to him. Oh yes, and by the way, he was started on medication for blood pressure through reduced cost at a local retailer and his follow up BP checks have been ranging 130/80. He is feeling much better physically, emotionally and on his way spiritually.  

That's Reaching Beyond Healthcare!