This is Nelson. He is eleven years old, but his chronic protein deficiency has left him small for his age. Despite this, Nelson is a happy little boy who had no idea how sick he was.
On our last medical team trip to Guatemala, Nelson was brought to our clinic by his mother who was rightfully concerned about his infected foot. The chronic wound and drainage had been a long-term problem for Nelson, and his mother needed help before the infection settled into his bones.
Many hours of paperwork, travel arrangements and volunteer effort later, Nelson was in Lexington, Ky for donated medical care. Three months of wound care, surgery (for a urinary problem), dental appointments have left Nelson much stronger and healthier.
There are many COTA volunteers who have worked diligently to assist Nelson in his journey to health. For each stateside pediatric patient we bring to the United States for donated care, we estimate there are 8-10 adults who assist us by volunteering their professional skills. These people act as substitute family members for our stateside patients.
F: Foster Parents
A: American Airlines
M: Medical caretakers
I: Information management of files.
L: Lots of helpers--dentists, wound care specialists, surgeon, hospital staff, etc.
Y: Yes! Nelson will soon be able to return home to Guatemala!
Many hours of paperwork, travel arrangements and volunteer effort later, Nelson was in Lexington, Ky for donated medical care. Three months of wound care, surgery (for a urinary problem), dental appointments have left Nelson much stronger and healthier.
There are many COTA volunteers who have worked diligently to assist Nelson in his journey to health. For each stateside pediatric patient we bring to the United States for donated care, we estimate there are 8-10 adults who assist us by volunteering their professional skills. These people act as substitute family members for our stateside patients.
F: Foster Parents
A: American Airlines
M: Medical caretakers
I: Information management of files.
L: Lots of helpers--dentists, wound care specialists, surgeon, hospital staff, etc.
Y: Yes! Nelson will soon be able to return home to Guatemala!
1 comment:
Hi
My name is Jenna. Nelson and all the kids you help are brave courageous fighter's. They are all special miracle's from god, gifts from above, earthly angels,and they are a smilen hero. They are full of happiness, life, smiles, joy, fun,love, and spunk.
I am happy you do the work you do to help those in other countries who need extra medical care. I know here in Canada we have to pay some of my health care and I know how expensive it is, but I am lucky to have the medical care I do have, even though it may not be the best, it is still better than in the poor countries and I am still lucky to have a health care system. God Bless all of you and all your hearts as you peform your good deeds.
I was born with a rare life threatening disease, and have 14 other medical conditions, and developmental delays.
I wrote this poem
Each of us are Special
Each of us different,
No one is the same
Each of are us are unique in our own way,
Those of us who have challenges, we smile through our day.
Those who of us who have challenges, we smile through our day.
It doesn't matter what others say
we are special anyway.
What is forty feet and sings? the school chior
http://www.miraclechamp.webs.com
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