Nope it’s not some variation on the G8 or G20 international organization of countries, rather the group of 11 orphans that were entrusted to the care of Mercy & Sharing by Haitian Social Services (IBESR) several weeks ago.
We are pleased to let you know that they are thriving and gaining weight quickly! They love their new home and all of the other children and toys that they have to play with. They are being very well cared for by our staff of doctors and nurses, and bonding with the ‘mothers’ who provide their food and change their diapers, bath, cloth and care for their needs. All of the children are undergoing medical evaluations, and for the most part, other than being under-nourished, we have great expectations for thee children.
So here they are from pictures we took last week:
Lovelie – she is quite well-behaved, but thought she was being punished when we took her picture!
Jean – this little guy arrived under nourished, but he is gaining weight every day. He is very serious, and we assume traumatized by the earthquake and his separation from his family.
Pierre – he is very inquisitive and active, and being younger seems to have been less traumatized by the recent events. He enjoys playing with the other kids, and is very outgoing.
Jean Jacques – he seems to be fascinated by military camouflage, and insisted that he had to wear of those shoes even though they don’t fit!
Sabine – this precious little toddler doesn’t quite seem to know what to make of her new surroundings. Being as young as she is, and having been separated from her mother in unknown circumstances, it is no surprise.
Rood Kelly – he is also just past infancy, and is working on adopting and bonding with his caregivers.
Ted – he is still a little scared to be in a new environment and no longer with his mother. He is gaining weight though, and very alert and interested in everything going on around him.
Volcy – this girl has an attitude as big as the moon! She insisted on having her picture taken in the office area. She is acclimating quickly into her new surroundings, and enjoys being with the other children.
Paul – what a pretty little girl she is! She’s active and happy, and gaining weight as well.
Jacques – pensive and quiet, he has been a little bit slow in adapting to his new environment. He is gaining weight, like the other children.
Jacques G. – likely much older than he appears, this little guy is still suffering from the after effects of malnutrition. While he may appear to have a very large stomach, that is a bodily reaction to the lack of proteins and a proper diet.
Have a blessed holiday season, and thank you for praying for and supporting these children, and all of the other orphans, schoolchildren and children in our feeding programs.
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