Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Great news! All of the babies are now weaned and no longer need formula.


To all of our wonderful Baby Sponsors, we just have to say it one more time: THANK YOU SO MUCH!!


Thank you for having compassion on these babies and for taking action to change their lives. Some were orphans and would not have survived without the formula. Some were sick and malnourished and had a real fight on their hands just to survive. One was kidnapped and returned a month later, resulting in the mother's milk drying up. One baby's mother had severe mastitis, resulting in an operation (without anaesthetic!) and medication which then caused her milk to dry up. Each baby had its own story, but each one needed your help. Thank you for supplying the formula that they needed to get through.
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Each baby is now through that most crucial stage of the first year. They are all now eating solids and have been weaned off the formula. We have seen an incredible transformation in these babies and most importantly, they all survived their first year! They have gained weight, covering over all the protruding bones; They now have bright, clear eyes instead of the dull and lifeless look they had before; They have energy and strength in the place of lethargy and weakness; They have changed from skinny, unhealthy babies whose survival was questionable, to bright bubbly toddlers with a future and a hope.
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On top of impacting the child's life, the families have also changed dramatically. As a result of seeing God's love in action, many have received Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Many were baptised. Many attend weekly Discipleship training.
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Not only does the child have a future and a hope, but their families now have the hope of an eternity with God in heaven.
All the result of showing God's love in practical ways.
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Also, we have some wonderful news for our two orphans, Ayah and Mosea: They now have a full sponsorship right through their schooling years until they complete university. Their families will have the support they need to raise these little children and Mosea's family will even get a much needed new home.
PRAISE GOD!!
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Baby Ayah, previously an orphan, now a part of a loving family.
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Baby Mosea, previously orphaned, now a part of a loving family.
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