We Got It!!!

IT Finally happened!!!! OK, no, not the adoption papers and flights home, but little Emmanuel was issued his medical visa!!!! In case you don't remember, Emmanuel is a 7 year old boy that I have been working with for 2 years. He has bilateral clubbed feet and in order to ever be able to walk, he needs surgical correction of his feet. These types of surgery just aren't available here in Haiti. I have been trying to find someone to take this case on since January of 2005. Then, this summer, my friend Keri, who has contacts with Shriner's hospital, got them to accept Emmanuel. I went through a learning process of getting all the documents necessary, applying for the visa and then I picked up his Visa on Friday!!! Right now we are in the process of getting the escort papers for Keri to come in and pick him up on and take him to the States on Feb. 27th!!! I am very excited for this little boy! I have been doing therapy to help increase his balance and his strength, so that hopefully, he'll be able to learn to walk easier! He is a great kid and I am so happy that he is getting this opportunity! Thank you for all your prayers for this little man!!!!!

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Rose Anne said…
Cheri Kay,
This is wonderful! Praying that all will fall into place!
Also that you get your news soon also!
God Bless,
Rose Anne
February 11, 2008 at 7:33 PM
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