Mãe de Fernanda!

Today I was working in the Baby House.  And something absolutely miraculous happened in the midst of all the other things (I'll update you in a moment).  Tracey (the missionary in charge of the Baby House) came up to me and said..."Guess who is outside??"  She looked super excited and then went on to tell me that Fernanda's mom was here to see her and her brother, Pai!  If you don't remember when Fernanda was brought to us, close to death from malnourishment, her mother was in the hospital and her grandmother was not able to care for them along with her children.
Fernanda's mom is now out of the hospital and just getting strength back enough to walk.  She braved public transportation and the crazy streets of this country to come see her children today.  It was Pai's birthday on Saturday and today Vella (his dorm mom) had decided to have his party.  So he got the best present possible...he got to cuddle in his mom's arms for this birthday!

I wasn't around when she came to see Fernanda, but I can't imagine she recognizes anything but her eyes.  She has experienced a miracle and is completely transformed.  She is a happy, healthy, rambunctious little girl now!  And today she got to share her gorgeous smile and loving hugs with her mom!

My prayer is that their mom will continue to improve and one day very soon the family can be reunited again!

As for other news...8 (maybe 9) of the babies now have chicken poxes.  Tomorrow is going to be a very itchy, fever filled day.  Be praying for them and us as we walk through this time together!  Pray there are no complications or secondary infections, fevers are controlled easily, and there are plenty of arms to cuddle them and comfort them!