News from Africa, Arkansas and Anywhere I happen to be at the moment

Follow me as I "Celebrate the Journey" of my life: Recently in Kisoro Uganda,for three years as a medical missionary(Lay Mission Helper-www.laymissionhelper.org) working with those infected and affected with HIV-AIDS, Public Health and babies at risk. Presently,in Arkansas awaiting my next "Call" to service.

Friday, October 17, 2008

---MICHAEL---growing up

---Thank you Kenneth for the artistic interpretation of Michael and Mama Michael

Dear Friends

I am so far behind on my Blogs that today will just be captioned Pictures. There will be four sections—Michael , always Michael-----Kisoro ,local and Bubyweh HIV Outreach and a general Mix. All photos were taken this summer. ENJOY!

Marie



---Michael just wants to stand up now--apparently sitting is no longer much fun. Bet he'll be walking soon!


------A fun thing to do is sit outside and eat my lunch while Michael plays happily on a mat.
Bernedette, my helper and Michael's Caregiver. They just can't get enough of each other!
-------------Michael and I had Pneumonia and matching cannula's for our IV antibiotics

Justine -a Midwife student and Jennifer a Nursing student are Michael's favorites---and it is mutual

-------------Michael and his biological brother--Ivan

--Who says you can't play ball with a baby on your back? Not me, that's for sure
Wilbur is only a step-brother to Michael but visits him more than his biological family.
-----Michael's Father, Robert, comes to visit,

------Artwork done by Kenneth--a Nursing Student here at St. Francis- Mutolere Nursing School

posted by Marie McGee @ 6:06 AM  

1 Comments:

  • At Sun Oct 19, 09:36:00 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Hi Marie....Thank you for sending such a variety of pictures. They are lovely. It is even better to see that you are able to reach out through the sharing.
    I hope you can feel the concern others have for you and the love. Especially, in the uniting of Spirit many of your friends share in Communion and prayer. Around the world, this is where the great exchange happens and we are deeply connected.
    We have been praying for your heart and mind, especially, lately. It is so difficult to process, patiently, the depth of loss and pain you are experiencing on various levels. Both there and in the US. As alone as you may feel at times, you are cradled in compassion.
    I was saddened to hear Dr. Leonard is no longer there. I pray a wonderful Dr. will come soon. One you can establish a positive and productive relationship with.
    One consolation comes through something you already know and do. That is to 'embrace the Cross'. That may seem insensitive, to say because you have done so much of that. It is simply that your trusted Friend and Redeemer of all, sees your heart and hurt. He carries it also. He will continue to remain with you in the midst of this, no matter how alienated you might 'feel'.
    We rejoice that God hugs and embraces you through Michael and the other children and co workers there.
    We will continue to daily send love and care your way....hugs through space and time, mj

     

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