Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Morning Suprise

Yesterday, I met a 6 week old infant who comes from a home with a universal story. At four months into the pregnancy, the father left the mother and four other children.

Now the mom has nothing, including no breast milk and no way to get formula. (A month's supply of formula is about $50. The average Malawian makes much less.)

I didn't notice, but apparently the baby also had no clothes. She was wrapped only in a chintenje, best described as a colorful utility blanket. First thing this morning, I caught our translators organizing a baby shower for the mom complete with a collection of their own children's clothes. Simply wonderful.

1 comment:

Anna said...

that is wonderful! you know, i'm thinking more about your mad skilz, you are wonderful planning and executing events... isn't that a marketable and teachable skill? i miss you guys and i love hearing about your adventures and experiences. thanks for keeping a blog and for your mad story telling skilz.