We visited 2 projects today, the last being close to the Dominican Republic border. I recognized it as we pulled up, and remembered how sick the kids were here back in March. Many of these children are not clothed, walk around naked, shoeless and dirty. Could you imagine that kind of life? And they don't know any better. Many of these kids have Staph infections and open wounds on their legs and feet from walking in rough conditions. Tinea has been pretty dominant in this area. (Tinea is like ringworm, a fungal infection usually on the head.) Many were mildly dehydrated, had not drank any water all day and battling cold's. I distinctly remember my last child who had severe pneumonia for who knows how long. She had very little air movement, wheezing, and what sounded like fluid on the right lower lung. And no parent was with her. Dad is in Dominican R and mom works all day. I had to teach the project director how to give her the antibiotic and to drink fluids and take it easy. It was so sad. I was not sure how she was hanging on, but it reminded me of the resiliency of our bodies. She will be just fine. God created every organ and every system of our body, and allows for them to compensate when we are compromised. Amazing! On a joyful note, the 24 hr radioathon going on in the states for Medical Mercy got 50 Mission of Mercy children sponsored, 40 of which are from Haiti. This is wonderful news! Especially after working with sponsored children all week. What a difference this will make in their lives. Thank you for prayers. Please continue to pray for safety. WE moved hotels and are staying in a less safe area with less resources and food not provided. Pray God will provide.
In all things give thanks,
Michelle
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