This morning at breakfast we had just brought little emmanuel in for a second check up at the public hospital in Busia and he was turned away from an x-ray for the second time saying they had to let him use the medication first to try heal. And as we were treating him to probably his first ever feed in a hotel let alone city, he had chest pain, and weeped so quietly it made me so sad. And so Dean and I are going to use the money Charles Tsai has given to cover the cost of a private check up so hopefully he will be seen to sooner. Sadly cute emmanuel - all of 8 years - nearly died when his crazed uncle threw him on rocks in a fit of rage. The uncle was HIV positive and has since died and so have E's parents. His granny now looks after him.
So we will do all we can to help one person and make it as good as we can...and of course take all our love from friends and family with us along the way! It's a very rewarding journey albeit a bit heartbreaking at times.
The film will tell you more about this little guy and his story here...
Lots of love the AGT team
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How timely that we send our love and thoughts to this little boy, Emmanuel, during the Christmas season. I couldn't even read his name without hearing the beautiful music from the carol!! His song will be my song for all the orphans and their caring grandmothers!
You and Dean are our eyes, ears & hearts to let them know they are not forgotten on the other side of the world.
Your journey and film are making the human connection so much stronger. I can't wait to meet them in the film!!
Sending you, Dean and your crew wishes for strength, safety and LOTS of energy!!
big hugs from the West Coast...
Elaine
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