• Vinto, Bolivia •
One of our littler and bravest guests, I first met Mayra when she was admitted to the hospital with cerebral malaria (a severe form affecting the brain) a month prior. Few thought she was going to make it, but as one can see here…she absolutely did.
From scared little girl to fearless survivor, she quickly became an inspiration to those caring for her. Bonding over children’s songs and Dum Dums (green apple was her favorite), our friendship grew, and she quickly became a ray of light in my day.
Here, she is pictured at one of her follow-up appointments with—what else—
—but a green apple Dum Dum.
😀
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All I can say about Mayra is that another angel has been placed in our midst to bring light and happiness to everyone whose lives she touches. Thanks for sharing her with us, Phoebe. 🙂
Yes…I agree! 🙂 🙂
So glad Mayra is ok.
Me too! 🙂 🙂
Hi Phoebe – I know from a number of your Posts how helpless you have felt in certain situations, and how frustrated you seem to be in others… but this story must clearly reinforce that fact that your chosen direction was a good one! Keep up the excellent work! 🙂
🙂 You are very right. It is easy to get discouraged as a caregiver, but as you can see, there are always moments like this where one simply can’t help but be thankful! 🙂
What an adorable little girl…………I just bet she has never forgotten the pretty doctor who gave her her health back AND those green dum dums!
Hugs, Pam
Well…I can probably guarantee she never forgot those dum dums…she loved them!
Hugs!