First off I want to say sorry for being so behind on my blog updates! But here is another new one for you:
Alex
Right now I'm in Cazele at Real Hope For Haiti. Here they have over 120 Haitian staff so I am support doing little jobs, but I also have a project- a baby named Alex He is 2 years old but if you didn't know you would think he was 6 months. He is extremely malnourished and neglected. He gas only been at Real Hope for around 2 weeks. He has scabies and recently developed thrush. Another awesome volunteer was looking after him before I came and I took over when she left. I will be here for another 1-2 weeks so hopefully he will out on some weight and improve while I am here. I think he is already improving a little, he has started throwing small tantrums and crying when he doesn't get what he wants. How is this a good thing? Well I think it shows he's getting stronger. He also has the biggest smile when he is happy, when you say his name or go to pick him up it spreads across his entire face.
Alex also has been sleeping with me for part of the night when he is restless. This has caused me to get scabies, and less sleep than I'd normally like- but it's totally worth it. I know he needs that love and touch. I have gotten him to start eating more, and have been getting some Medika Mamba into him (Peanut butter with extra nutrients to help him out on weight and grow) sometimes it's a battle, and feeding him usually take ps a good part of an hour anyway. Usually with one, or both of us covered in food.
Alex is an amazing little boy and I am so blessed to have him in my life for this short period of time, to just love on him and fill him up while I am here. I know God is using him to change me too, I just don't know how yet. My prayer for Alex is that he will grow strong and smart, that he will know he is loved and cared for. I know some of you will be praying for him too. I know I will continue to see changes in him, and I am excited to update you all on him, even in just a short week.
Lovelove
The Lord has put you in Alex's path for a reason! You are making a difference for him and allowing him to change you as well.
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