Surviving a Year is an Accomplishment!
January 18th, 2010 Posted in INMED
In Nalerigu, Ghana surviving to age 1 is a huge accomplishment. In reality, most babies are not given names until after a week of age because so many die during that first week. This morning we operated on a baby that is really sick. In the States, this baby would probably make it just fine with a specialized surgical team, nurses, allied health support, and appropriate medicines. Here, everyone does their best to give each person a fighting chance. Ultimately in the States and here God is the one in control.
This little girl’s mom waited patiently but anxiously outside of the operating theatre. When I was leaving the theatre she was still there waiting for the staff to wheel her baby girl out and I briefly saw her pain, fear, and uncertainty in her eyes. This little girl will probably not make it and if she does she probably won’t live that long.
So many questions fill your mind when you see cases like this. Many times theses questions go unanswered.
Micah
3 Responses to “Surviving a Year is an Accomplishment!”
By Paula Flint on Jan 18, 2010
WE were happy to hear Lailah was doing better. We continue to pray for her,Jenny and you as you serve the people in Ghana. What a blessing for ABL to have made it possible for another church for the people to worship. Our church family here continues to keep you in prayer. We made contact w/ Bill and Jennifer at the HHH and Pastor Francois and they are fine.Last Fri. they began to get supplies for the injured that will be coming to take the over flow from the hospital in Pignon.
Hugs for our little Lailah
We miss you and send our love,Dad,Mom,Papa&Nana
By Tim Thieme on Jan 19, 2010
Hi guys! We are back to work now! Sorry to hear that Jen & Laila were not feeling well!
Micah, you better not eat too much of that Ice Cream, Tim will give you a hard time!!
Stay well, and we will talk to you soon!!
Give Laila Hugs & Kisses for us.
Tim, Patsy, Tristan, & Emma
By Lance Harrington on Jan 19, 2010
We have been praying for you daily. It is so exciting to read about everything going on… I am glad Laila is feeling better! Bring home some of that FanCream… Let me know if you need anything done around your house. We love you guys!