The general consensus is that this mission is going very well. We have done a lot of surgeries, the teaching symposium went well and a lot of kids have been examined. There have been very difficult moments but also medical interventions that do change children's lives.
The polio girl who is not having surgery left Nanchang this morning at 5 am. That was hard to hear, but we have her contact info so we'll make sure we find her. Below is picture of a little boy who had surgery on a club foot. He is recovering well and was thrilled to receive a little backpack of clothes and coloring books that our volunteers prepared for him.
The next picture is of a little pumpkin who has learned how to use his feet to take the place of his hands. Hailing from Beijing, he has taught himself to use his feet and is incredibly dexterous. Unfortunately we can't do surgery on him to correct his feet because we worry that then he won't have use of his hands or his feet.
We're tired but happy to here. And grateful to everyone who helped make this happen. And by the way, the boy who had surgery yesterday who was mentioned on this blog.....he did just fine.
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2 comments:
I am so incredibly touched by the work this team is doing. It really puts things in perspective doesn't it? When we feel that we have a tough day here or are going through a rough spot, I remember these little pumpkins. Thank you so much for sharing this mission with us back here in the States. It really means a lot.
I was just wondering if you use the Dr. Ponseti method for children with club feet?
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