Miracle Baby

John. Sweet, precious little John. In the month that I’ve been here he has grown so much! When I first came he could not hold his pacifier, his rattle, or his bottle. Now he is doing all three each to a different degree! I was talking to Mercy and she said that when John first came to the Baby Home, he never stretched out his arms, legs, or fingers. Now he is all over the place. Although he cannot crawl yet, his legs and arms are getting stronger. As I do a little physical therapy with him or have him stand on my legs while holding his arms, he proves to be a growing little man J The other day, he actually reached out and grabbed the giraffe hanging on his bouncy seat. I look at this precious baby and think “God, I was afraid that this 4 lb little guy wasn’t gonna make it before I got to meet him. Not only is he now 11lbs. but he is strengthening, and has so many little smiles and laughs and cuddles to give! It has been such an honor and a blessing to watch him grow in just this little time.” He has conquered malaria while I have been here and I believe is now battling teething. If I could adopt him and take him back to America, I would; but unless I live in Uganda for another 3 years, I cannot do that. So I will love and support him in other ways J Can’t wait to spend the next month with him before I leave!