this little guy ben came last week with an infected knee. he has already been to both of the local hospitals and they haven't been able to help him. i have been corresponding with an orthopedic surgeon who comes here for surgical trips to try to figure out exactly what to do with him in regards to him medical care. we were just going to watch it for a while and think he may have osteomylitis (infection in his bone). he came back this morning because it looks worse and we are going to try a course of antibiotics.
you can't see very well in this picture, but his t-shirt says - "i am someone special." his mother completely adores him and he is a very loving child. (except for if i am cleaning his knee or starting an IV!!) i guess when i saw his t-shirt this morning it made me think. each person i see here is someone special, they are someone's daughter, sister, friend, loved one. i have to keep that in mind when at times they perhaps seem to be an interruption or frustration.
i think at times we also forget that - we are someone special, each made with our own unique characteristics, made for a purpose. i needed that reminder this morning in my life.
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Melissa, YOU ARE DEFINITELY SOMEONE "SPECIAL"!!! Is this little fella the one that was in the hall of the birthing center for a couple of days with the swollen knee? I will keep him in my prayers!!
Was wondering how Baby Isaiah is doing??? Do you have a camera to take a pic for Vickie, Sheila & myself to see?
Also wondering how Stephenson is doing??? You had mentioned that he came back after we left & it appeared he may have been abused. If that is the case whom do you suspect? If that is the case could he be put in the orphanage in Port da Paix where he would be safe??? There probably aren't social workers there to take care of these sort of situations, right?
Called Vickie last eve. We had a nice chat. Was great to hear her voice. Sounds like her house is still on the market. Guess God isn't ready for it to sell yet.
Keep me posted & tell everyone there HI for us. How are J.R. & Anna doing?
Love ya,
Cindy
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