Cecelia is out of the ICU!

After three tough nights in the ICU Cecelia was moved to the medical ward Sunday afternoon. She was smiling and laughing and licking a lollipop when I stopped by to visit. There is still some minor swelling in her throat and she’s still receiving IV antibiotics and steroids. However, she is drinking fluids and trying to eat soft foods, which is a huge step in the right direction. When I asked her what I could bring for her next time I visit her scratchy, raspy voice squeaked out, “Anything, Auntie.”

Thank you so much for all the prayers and messages of concern for Cecelia. Having a sick child is scary anywhere in the world, but here in Liberia where the health care system is lacking in so many ways-- where an ICU with 20 kids has only one nurse to care for them-- it is down right terrifying. Each night Cecelia was in the ICU a child in the bed next to her died. This is the hard reality of life in Africa. Orphan Relief and Rescue is thankful for the support we receive from you so that we can continue to care for children like Cecelia.