Final Day of Surgeries in Hefei
When we walked onto the unit today, we were met by a chorus of crying babies. It seemed everyone was fussy; after awhile, it started to sound like a song.
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Cleft Mission – Day 4
Today when we got to the unit the first thing we noticed is that there were no more children in beds in the halls. All of the babies were well and the repairs look good (I know I keep saying that, but it is really very cool).
Cleft Mission – Day Three
What’s that they say about Wednesday? Hump day? Well we are happy to be over the hump. Today several of us have felt ill, but Dr. Martin has felt the worst.. Amazingly every time I have called to check on him his attitude has not wavered one bit nor has his determination to help as many [...]
Update on the Kids – Day One
Our internet has been down, so we haven’t been able to post as much as we like, but here is the recap of how the kids did on the first day of surgeries.
A Broken Heart Healed
They say “a picture is worth a thousand words”; so I guess a painting is worth a healthy heart! That is exactly what has happened to our little Jia.
21 Days to Go!
Thanks to the technology of the Space Bag I have been able to fit 10 hand knitted afghans, 26 Beanie Babies, and 35 No No’s into my luggage.
Unity Fund Kick Off
Last week we kicked off our new Unity Fund for impoverished, rural families in China. This new medical fund will provide life changing surgeries to children who are sick, whose parents cannot afford to heal them. The goal of this new program is to keep families united and actually prevent children from becoming orphaned. Thanks [...]
