I gave him the once over, and he looks very healthy. I didn't notice any signs of abuse, and he even seems to have been properly nourished. It made me sad though that he didn't cry at all when I was checking him out. All the other new babies have screamed and flailed around when they've first arrived and people are messing with them. Thomas didn't make a sound. I kept wondering if it's because he's learned in his short little life that crying doesn't make any difference. It doesn't sound as though his crying would prompt his mother to do something.
Please be praying for Thomas and his family situation. Unfortunately, it is quite possible that he will be allowed to go back to his mother or to a relative at some point, so please pray that God would intervene in these circumstances and provide him with a safe, loving place to live.
Please also say a prayer for Themba and Karabo, who are both going to be HIV-tested tomorrow when Dr. Neil comes to the shelter for his weekly visit. This initial test will determine the HIV status of their mothers since they will each have a tiny bit of their mothers' blood circulating in their bodies until they are 3-6 months old. If the test comes back positive, a baby still may be able to fight off the small amount of virus in his or her system, but many babies become HIV positive just like their mothers. Please pray for negative HIV tests tomorrow.
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I am praying for these Children. I wish you could bring one home for me! Why do they not allow Americans to adopt?
I wish I could bring them home too! I initially thought Americans couldn't adopt because of South African law, but it is actually the U.S. government that is preventing it. It's a long explanation, but basically it comes down to money, not what's best for the children. It's very sad.
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