With support from some people in NZ who are donating money, we bought some things for the baby who has been very sick. Heidi is her name. She was brought to the orphanage about 8 weeks ago, very sick and on the verge of death. She was 6 months old but looked like she was 2 weeks old. She had numerous hospital visits and has been staying at the home of the owner of the owphanage for the past few weeks so she could have better care. We have been buying milk powder (which is flipping expensive here, NZD$30 for a tin), and nappies, medicines and other things for her the last few weeks. Last week we also purchased some baby toys and dummies for her. She is doing much better now and has gained a little weight.
This morning we paid for some new school shoes for a girl closely linked to the orphanage – but who doesnt live there – whose mother recently lost her job. The old shoes were old and too small and giving her blisters every day.
Thank you very much for donating money. There are many more good causes that need your donations.