What a Difference A Day Makes

OK, I know I was wordy on the last two posts. Will try to keep it down. Very busy morning. I spend a couple of hours teaching mama's how to feed with a bottle. When I put the baby on my shoulder to burp him, their eyes went wide and an old mama started cursing me. Or at least that is what it seemed like. So I belched to let them know the baby needed to do this or have a tummy ache. Right on cue, baby Khor let one rip. All the ladies laughed and Khor snuggled into my shoulder to sleep. He was a great prop.

Feeding every two hours then a good burp

The Minister of Health paid us a visit

The triplets are losing weight. Of course it is to be expected, but they really can not afford to lose any. We are trying to figure out a schedule of feeding and seeing if the mama needs help. She is tired. Her husband, contrary to Dinka custom, has been at her side and is now even holding the little guys. But you can tell he is terrified.

Too tiny, losing weight

The good news is that the Minister of Health and the Director General paid us a visit today. They have gotten support from the Governor and other agencies and will provide money to the hospital to then purchase formula. Sounds like they are talking for a year to a year and a half. Also, they are insisting that they live near here in case there are medical problems. Once the kids hit 2 kilos, I think we will move them to the building we use for family members. No one really uses it, so it will be perfect. I think we will start raising kids here! Yup, the new poster children for South Sudan social services. I figured. They also gave some sorgum and sugar.

Gifts of formula and food for the family

Then the Minister for Bor County came by with his wife. They also are willing to help on the county level. The couple were just speechless. They are simple folks. They are beside themselves and overwhelmed. It has been a very good day. Quite happy after the tragedy of yesterday. Ahhh, God is good.
C