Abida's baby girl born last night. 2kgs.
Has been an interesting last few days.......We had a young 15 year old girl arrive with her mother from the local slum up the road. The ashram has been helping this family for many years. they have one small room in the slum which 10 people live.
This girl was quite sick but was difficult to establish what exactly was wrong with her. We had taken her to the hospital twice, and the local Dr twice too but she kept getting discharged-each time we wernt much closer to finding out what was wrong.
After a few days of this, her health deteriorated even more, she then went into septic shock. We rushed her to the hospital again, yet 3 hours later she died in the emergency department. 15 years old.
Her mother had to be carried out as she was too stricken with grief to walk.
You see crazy things every day here but there is some things that effect you more than other. This was definatly one of those times for me.
Along with the sadness there is always beauty though.
Last night I was in the delivery room when a lady that stays in the womans part of the ashram gave birth to a baby girl. SHESH! It wasnt something i will forget fast! I think I will be waiting a little while till i experince that first hand!! The mother Abida and her baby are doing well and will come back home tonight. I am looking forward to lots of cuddles with her.
Ruth =)
They are so truly blessed to have you involved in their care Ruth! There will be things and people that you will never forget but remember, those people will never forget you, and your kindness and compassion either. Go you! Proud of you chic xoxox
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