November 21 2008
Emanuel Marcelus and his twin sister, Emanuela, came to live with us in July 2007 when they were 6 months old. Emanuel weighed 6 lbs. His sister was only slightly heavier. Most of her weight was caused by her hydrocephalus, though. Emanuela died in December 2007 of an infection following shunt surgery. Emanuel stayed with us until November 2008.
I drove Emanuel and his mother home the afternoon of the 21st. Emanuel's older brothers were so excited to see him they had him out of the car and halfway to the house by the time I grabbed my camera!
Here is a picture of the family's home. They are VERY poor. We provided money to pay for their mother's chest xray to diagnose tuberculosis, sent lots of food and clothes, and will continue to help with food, medical care and schooling for Emanuel.
1 comment:
so glad to hear the family was SO excited!! how is his mother doing? i miss you guys..keeping you in my prayers!
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