Mikey #2 as he was known to us at Kasensa went home to be with his family on November 15. He was with us for 6 weeks. His mom had been diagnosed with TB and had been so sick that she could not get her head off the pillow. In addition to Mikey, the family have a set of 2 year old twins and a 4 year old. The dad is fortunate to have a job as a labourer working for a tobacco farmer. He works 6 days a week and was not able to take time off work. One of the grannies had taken the twins and the 4 year old and the other also works full time with Namwianga - and just also happen to be ill at the time of Mikey needing care. So, we took him! And ...daily he brightened our days with his always ready smile and his twinking eyes. I can honestly tell you that I could not recognize his cry, because he was just mostly a very contented and strong baby! We shall continue to follow how Mikey does as his village, Bbello is quite close to us here.
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