Here I am -Christina-back in Liberia again. So much to tell you.
After spending the morning and afternoon in meetings with two of our key people that work for FMN, we went to one of the foster homes to see one of our FMN kids. Favour is doing very well in her care, and her caregiver is so good with her! The last I saw of Favour, she was at a feeding center, abandoned and malnourished, little muscle tone. Now she is eating well, and gaining muscle strength. I also get to hand out certificates for the last workshop we had. I will post pics of all the kids later.
We then went to see Surprise. What an amazing little boy! The last I saw of him, he was lying in a crib, doing nothing...not moving, no eye contact, nothing, just lying. Now that he is in the Forget-Me-Not program, he has a very loving foster mom, who does therapy with him, plays with him. He is smiling, laughing, moving all his extremities, and has a home! Tears filled my eyes when I saw how beautiful God knit this foster mom's heart into the life of this little boy that just existed in a hospital bed. THIS IS EXACTLY THE REASON WHY WE NEED TO BE HERE! We are taking children that NO ONE seems to want, just abandoned, they see no potential. I am thankful I get to witness and be a part of this program and how it is changing lives!!
We then went to see two more foster homes and four of our kids. Wow! Pictures cannot describe how wonderful these kids are doing. Kenneth, who has possible CP and was severely malnourished, is eating well, loves to be held, and really enjoys all his foster siblings! (If I could pic a favorite from today, he is it). He just melts into you when you hold him! Maddie came to her foster home very stiff, all over. When I saw her, she was sitting in the stroller, and nicely relaxed. She is a petite little thing and does not want to be put down. I had no problem holding her for awhile. Barry, well he is Mr. Smiley and smart! He had been in the hospital for a very long time. Even though he is five, he is the size of a three year old, probably CP. He is a very interactive little guy, who loves everyone, easygoing, SWEEEEET, his smile just is beautiful. He will really benefit from therapy, and hopefully be moving around very soon!
Martina is a child that we don't know anything about, only that she was abandoned and probably has hydrocephalus. She really wanted to be held and soothed a lot...her foster home is doing a great job taking care of her needs.
I am just blown away at the hearts our caregivers have for our little ones. They really love these kids, and are doing such a wonderful job of going the extra mile of taking these 'special' kids into their care. Our kids in the FMN program are not easy kids. They require a lot of care and energy. Our nurse does an excellent job of checking weekly, getting kids to the hospital, teaching therapy and care tips to our FMN homes.
I am just filled with joy that I can be a part of this in action. I am truly seeing the hands and feet of Jesus in our foster homes. What a beautiful thing...God created these children...this is His program...these children are precious! I am sooooo overwhelmed to be able to be a part of this!
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