Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Don't Let the Babies Go Hungry....

I just read a post of a fellow AWAA family waiting to travel Ethiopia and bring home their little girl. (click here to read their story.) Their daughter came to America World's Transistional Home very malnourished, and apparently lots of infants entering the home are facing the same situation. When the babies are this malnourished, their bodies cannot digest regular infant formula. Instead they need a special formula that is $30 a can. Well now Tom Davis, author of Red Letters and Fields of the Fatherless, is getting involved. His ministry Children's Hope Chest, is stepping in to raise $12,500 to buy this special formula for America World's Transistion Home. Check out Tom Davis's blog here to find out how you can help.

Secondly, will you please pray for Charlotte tomorrow as she is scheduled for surgery in the morning. She will be have a nose revision/reconstruction, ear tubes, and part of her adnoids removed. She may have further repairs to her palate as well, but won't know until the surgery begins. Pray that she remains comfortable in the hospital, and that her recovery will be quick and smooth. Thank you so much.

5 comments:

Cheri said...

We will def. keep Charlotte in our prayers. Keep us updated on how everything goes.

How are you feeling?

Kristi said...

Praying for your sweet baby!

Lisa said...

Thanks for keeping us up to date on how we can help!

I'll be praying for Charlotte. Thanks for allowing us to follow along and learn from your experience. I'm not sure if I told you that our little one has a repaired cleft lip and unrepaired cleft palate. I appreciate you! May God comfort Charlotte...and her mommy!

Wife of the Pres. said...

Hi Carla, I'm thinking of you all, praying for peace for you and for Charlotte!

Wife of the Pres. said...

Thinking about little Charlotte and praying she is now in recovery and doing good. Please update us when you can!!! And give Charlotte some extra hugs from Li'l Miss and her Mommy!