I would ask your prayers...

Hello All!
We have had a sad day here at the center. One of our boys, Palo, passed away in his sleep last night. He has been sick but no one thought he wouldn't pull through. I found out right before church this morning and just felt awful. Aleya and I stopped to pray together over the center and everyone this would effect. So I would ask you to do the same. Many of his close friends are very sad along with missionaries, nurses, tias, and family.
I will tell you I was blown away at church this morning by the confidence 2 of his friends had to stand up and speak. They each shared that they already missed him but knew he was at home in heaven with their Father. These boys are so young to have such a wonderful understanding of the gospel! They had tears flowing but knew their friend was safe now. After they spoke we all sang praise songs to our Father who Palo has now seen in all his glory.
As for prayers, there are beliefs in Mozambique surrounding death. Some believe if a person dies in your house you are cursed and going to die as well. So I would ask that you pray against these things. The boys on the center that were next to him and sleep in his room and house do not need to fear death.
Lastly, another little 5 year old, Sheldon, has been admitted to the hospital today because of fever, vomiting, and breathing problems. And, Felisimina, a 9 year old little girl who lives in a transition dorm between the baby house and the girls area (these are also kids that I help treat) is sick as well. Tonight her fever spiked again and she couldn't hold her dinner down. Please pray for these little ones and all those who are caring for them and loving on them! Sickness is a scary thing here where the hospital is 45 minutes away.
Thank you in advance for all your prayers! We greatly appreciate it.