We love our Malnutrition Clinic… Sometimes we shed tears at the children who are brought here… and sometimes, it is tears of joy. Sanon Wadly was brought to our Malnutrition Clinic by his aunt. Little Sanon had been living with his aunt for several years because his mother had mental problems and his father had died. When our workers at the Malnutrition Clinic heard about Sanon’s life, it made everyone’s heart break. Sanon’s mother didn’t even know if he was alive or dead. Since her aunt was also very poor, she often fed Sanon cornmeal, even when he was a baby. He always cried when he didn’t get cornmeal… even though he should have been getting milk. Sometimes, she would feed him “dry bread soup,” water, and bread… but it did nothing for his health. The aunt and baby lived in a horrible area called, “Caanan Two.” It was built after the 2010 earthquake and had been taken over by gangs. So after she sells, she won’t have anything left because the bandits will take all her money. She would be down to “zero” again.

All these difficulties have caused Sanon to lose weight and become critically ill… near death. When his aunt brought him to our clinic, he weighed 8 kilos, and his hair was falling out and changing color to red. Now, Sanon eats small meals six times a day. He has very expensive milk that is formulated for these babies and of course, lots of medicine. He has changed so much… he now weighs 10 kilos. He walks, crawls, and laughs! He will now return home with a box of Manna Pack, (Feed My My Starving Children food), and will return for checkups… and to get more food! If this little guy’s picture doesn’t bring tears to your eyes, nothing will! He is indeed, a little miracle!

What great and precious partners you are! We wish we could “scoop you up and bring you to Haiti,” but it is too dangerous now. Please continue to “tarry by the stuff,” and watch and pray! We can tell Sanon he has lots of aunts and uncles on his side!!! I love this little kid! Sherry