VISITING THE HOSPITAL

Physically it’s not demanding.  Emotionally it can be draining.  Despite the despair for some, we try to bring some joy into the children’s and parent's lives.  Sometimes it gets out of hand because the children get so excited, especially when we bring out the bubbles and everyone starts trying to catch them.  We try not to annoy the doctors and nurses.  I think they appreciate us being there, after all, they do keep letting us return. 

Occasionally we are able to donate some kind of machine or supplies that the hospital needs, thanks to folks in a US hospital and the knowledge about shipping through Healing Hands International.

This young girl had been hit by a car, not an uncommon occurence.  She seemed to be pretty depressed when we arrived and for good reason.  She had been in the hospital for weeks.  The skin was scraped off her leg during the accident and one of her legs was broken.  She wouldn't eat much at all.  I was thrilled when we got her to smile.  I hope things turned out well for her.