Children's Surgery International (CSI) has partnered with ORR in Liberia since 2010. Thanks to CSI nine orphans, from homes that I work with, have had life changing surgeries, for free! Hundreds of other needy children have had the healthcare they need as well. Besides providing free surgeries and healthcare consultations, the CSI team has provided thousands of de-worming treatments, as well as, food, toys, books and other educational supplies for children in orphanages in Liberia. They are coming for another outreach next month, and I am looking forward to partnering with them again this year.
Jeremiah, Joshua and Fumbeh the day after their hernia repair surgeries. They are all doing great! Even ran across the room and jumped into my arms when I came to pick them up yesterday. They were totally spoiled by the CSI team (chocolate pudding and TV watching!) and didn't want to leave the hospital. The trip home included a stop off to visit Uncle Matt at the construction site in Cottontree, the supermarket (they were overwhelmed at all of the cracker options) and some loving from Ma Mary in the ORR kitchen. I actually felt bad taking them home, as the day went on I could see the adrenaline wearing off and the realization that they were going back to their old lives setting in. Thanks again to Lora, Anna, Jennifer, Emmi, Dr Steve and the rest of the Children's Surgery Intl team. They have been doing over 20 surgeries a day all week and changing all kinds of Liberian lives.
Original post February 4, 2010
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| Jeremiah showing off his new belly button. |
*Two years later the boys mentioned in this post are still healthy and doing well. Jeremiah has grown into a very inquisitive and curious 10 year old. He is always looking to learn about and understand how things work. He loves to sing and dance and his smile is contagious. Fumbeh loves football and plays every chance he gets. He always comes up and greets me with a thankful smile. Joshua was reunited with his family in August 2011.*
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