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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.

Sunday, November 08, 2009

Twins are terrific but Big Sister's are awesome !


A dear Ugandan Mom with twins just couldn't produce enough milk to nouish them At 5 mo. old one twin was almost 10 lbs and the other only near 8 lbs. After giving her formula and instructions on alternating between breast feeding and bottle feeding, they returned healthier and with much needed weight.

These pics are precious because it so shows the culture here, as Mom carries one baby and the five year old sister (yes-5 yrs!) carries the other.

As they left, I gifted the sister with a baby doll and then thought "Duh, that was a stupid gift, as she has two live babies at home, one of which she is carrying on her back right now. Maybe I should have gone with a coloring book and crayons" Ha

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