Little Linet ~ Update August 2012
The last time I wrote about Little Linet she had recently had her front teeth removed and she was having problems eating. She is now undergoing testing in preparation for cleft palate surgery.
Little Linet's next medical test will be on August 28, 2012. Shortly after that, we hope that she will be pronounced a candidate for cleft palate surgery. Then she can be free to run around and play like other children. Her mother can also be free of the worries about her little girl's future because of the cleft palate disfigurement and the related health issues. Please join us in praying for this little girl and her family.
If you can help Little Linet to get surgery and perhaps give the family some assistance with food needs afterward, I would love to hear from you. We accept donations via Pay Pal. Donations can be sent to kerichojoy[at]gmail[dot]com No amount is too small.
Please feel free to share this word with your friends or in your church or social circles with a link back to this blog or to Jonah's at Missions of Hope. Thank you so much for your help.
All photo credits: Jonah of Missions of Hope
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Here is little Linet with her mother in their home. |
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Here Little Linet looks cautiously into the camera. I wonder if she knows what is really in store for her? Probably not as she is still very young. |
This is the environment in which Little Linet and her younger sibling live. As you can see they are very poor and there is trash all around the neighbourhood because there is no garbage pick up. There is no way the family could manage to give the little girl surgery without outside help.
Little Linet's next medical test will be on August 28, 2012. Shortly after that, we hope that she will be pronounced a candidate for cleft palate surgery. Then she can be free to run around and play like other children. Her mother can also be free of the worries about her little girl's future because of the cleft palate disfigurement and the related health issues. Please join us in praying for this little girl and her family.
If you can help Little Linet to get surgery and perhaps give the family some assistance with food needs afterward, I would love to hear from you. We accept donations via Pay Pal. Donations can be sent to kerichojoy[at]gmail[dot]com No amount is too small.
Please feel free to share this word with your friends or in your church or social circles with a link back to this blog or to Jonah's at Missions of Hope. Thank you so much for your help.
Comments
I will pray for her.
This is my first visit to your blog. I read a comment you wrote, which I totally agree with, it was on Crystal Mary's blog post "Neglected Children" - through your words I felt in my heart an outpouring of your love and compassion for others.
I am so glad I was led to your blog. The images of Little Linet, her mother and the neighbourhood they live in speaks volumes. It tears my heart apart!
I will add this precious family to my prayers. I would like to learn more about Little Linet and your plight for her to have the surgery. The testing that she is currently undergoing, who is doing that? I presume who ever is doing the testing, will then make a judgement call as to if Little Linet is a suitable candidate for the surgery? I PRAY SHE WILL HAVE THE SURGERY!!! Do you know if Missions of Hope will fly her out of Africa to another country for the surgery, if approved?
I will read back on your past posts also. God bless you Penny for your loving care towards those less fortunate.
Love and care, Kerrie
*blessings always*
~ Maria