MEET ERNIE
Meet Ernie Kervins...some of you have been praying for him the last month. Ernie arrived 2 months weeks ago at 5 days old. He was severely dehydrated, tiny weighing 1.7 kilos, club feet, microcephaly, and severe oral-motor issues. Mom died during childbirth and the family did not have milk so they just gave him a little water.
I am so thankful that as a Miriam Center we were able to advocate for this little man and empower his cousin to care for him.
He received immediate care at the local hospital and received IV and feeding tube. After I work on oral-motor control with a syringe. He left with formula and syringes with instructions to feed him 5cc every 2 hours. 3 weeks later and he is 2.3 kilo! The little guy is doing good.
Please pray for his cousin as she has accepted the challenge to advocate for him though reluctant at first many Miriam Center staf have poured into her. Pray also for Ernie as he still has a lot of hurdles to overcome. Private message me if you want to help cover formula and medical costs for ERNIE. They also travel from super far for each check in. I know God has great plans for Ernie and I can't wait to see what they are.
Please pray for his cousin as she has accepted the challenge to advocate for him though reluctant at first many Miriam Center staf have poured into her. Pray also for Ernie as he still has a lot of hurdles to overcome. Private message me if you want to help cover formula and medical costs for ERNIE. They also travel from super far for each check in. I know God has great plans for Ernie and I can't wait to see what they are.
 |
| Day 1 of getting Ernie at 5 days old and severely malnourished. |
 |
| Ernie in the hospital days 5-7 of his life |
 |
| Back from the hospital doing a little bit better |
 |
| Side by side comparison 5 days, 9 days and 4 weeks |
 |
| Looking like a grumpy old man...lol |
 |
| What did you say to me? |
Ernie is now strong enough for us to start club foot casting. He has received 2 sets of casts thus far.
No comments:
Post a Comment