Today we receive some horrible and disturbing news – a baby from one of the neighboring valley villages has slipped into a coma, we think from Malaria.
She needs to be transported immediately to the regional health center in Azi Menji. It’s a long and arduous journey, but the baby requires immediate attention, so the village finds her a ride on a motorbike.
What nobody realizes is that her tiny leg is caught in the wheel. For the entire trip. It isn’t detected for hours later, when the bike arrives at the health center. We make plans for Dr. Rod, from our group, to travel there in order to assist in any way possible. Reconstructive surgery of the hand and foot is his specialty, and he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to help this precious little baby.
Suddenly, the infection in my foot is not even worth mentioning.
How awful for the little girl and for you all to experience this. It does put into perspective all our minor ailments. This little girl is in my prayers and I’m sure all who read this will wish her well.
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Praying.XX
Oh my word, that is horrific, I hope that she is ok and that Dr. Rod is able to help this precious little baby. We all forget just how lucky we are having health care, medicine etc on our doorstep as such. I also hope your foot gets better and the rest of your trip goes well. x
Oh no…….
Ohhh – my heart and prayers go out to that poor little baby, what a terrible trauma. thank goodness she is already in a coma to spare her the pain. I truly, deeply hope all turns out OK!!
how awful, your heart must be aching. I know mine sure is.
Heartbreaking and all too common I imagine…please keep us updated! Have you seen the girl with the honey covering her burns from your last trip? How is she doing?
How terrible, what tremendous pain…
I was wondering about the little girl with the burns from the last trip too…
Poor child!!!
It’s terrible!!!
I will pray for her.
Aww,that’s horrible. I hope that she’s going to be okay, and that she gets everything she needs. My thoughts and prayers are with her.
That is so horrible. I hope the she can the care she will need for her leg. Oh that is so sad to think of the pain she will be in when she comes out of her coma. I will pray for her.
Devastating….