In the month of June, Frantz Herod, as we fondly refer to as "Fanfan," celebrated his 10th anniversary with CHOAIDS! We appreciate his dedication to our children and hope he will continue serving our cause for a long time to come. Thank you Fanfan - You make everything...
Oscar has struggled with a TB infection, but is now back on ARVs and gaining weight. Although this is good news, he now has a skin condition that could potentially be scabies. Aimee, our pediatrician on our board is assessing images of his skin conditio...
In July, we welcomed 16-year-old Shely Wilna Metellus. Shely came to us by way of an acquaintance of Fanfan’s who was looking for a home for the little girl that he grew up with thinking was his cousin. Shely’s mother died when she was only a year-old...
Angela had an issue with bellyache, chest pain, diarrhea and vomiting. On several occasions, her chest hurt her so much that she had to hold it. She was not able to eat, nor was she able to keep food down, even after she was given an anti-diarrheal medication, and ‘ser...
Most of our children are in reasonably good health. However, during the month of March, Kervens and Oscar were tested for TB. Kervens developed a chronic cough and frequent fevers. He was taken to Grace Children’s, Hospital (GCH) to see his infectious disease doctor, a...
Though over the years, we replaced the children's mattressesand other beddings, they have been in dire need of new beds and other household items. In February, our friend Michelle Zehring visited the children and made sure to upgrade their living...
The story of how Michelle met baby Edison, to bring attention to his needs, is one that only God could have crafted. Edison lived in a coal shack with his 12-year-old brother Eski, and their mentally ill mother. She is often gone for wee...
Over-the-counter (OVC) medications like Ibuprofen, antihistamines, Tylenol, Nyquil, Advil, and others, are critical ways that we deal with pain and discomfort at the orphanage. Because of their compromised immune systems, our children become ill more of...
This special issue of our newsletter is to share a few highlights of Marie and John’s November trip. We encourage you to read our November-December newsletter for other activities/blessings from our trip.
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