Clinic in Lemoa with MET Students

Yesterday, the babies came for their first exam before surgery in August.  There were several parents who did not return the phone call about their appointment so I was disappointed about this.  Oh well.......maybe they will show up in a week or two. I sure hope so.

You may remember Victor who had his surgery last year for his cleft lip.  This first photo is of Victor when he was only 3-4 months old and too young to go with us.

Today, Victor appeared, weighing enough for his palate repair.  He looks great!  He is now 14 months old.

I think he will do well again this year.

Since last year, his dad has left the family.  Sebastian from Chutzurob will accompany Victor and his mom to Montellano, as he did last year. I am so thankful for Sebastian and his help during our clinics in his community. Victor's surgery will be sponsored again by the Mt. Vernon Spanish Class.

This is Tomasa Zohemi and she is seven months old and she weighs enough for the lip surgery.  If her labs are good, she will go with us in August.

Her mom was pleased with this.

Tomasa's grandmother was also with us today.

This is Alejandro Hernendez and he is only two months old.  He will have to wait and go with the group in February 2019.

Alejandro's mom was a little disappointed but she understands.  In February, Alejandro will be stronger and do better.

This is Estefany Paola and she is one year old.  He has a small hole in her palate and her mom would like to have that repaired.

Estafany will also need to wait until February due to her weight.  She, like Alejandro will do better when they are a little bigger.

In a few weeks Victor and Tomasa will bring back lab work and hopefully they will make it to Montellano.  I am excited for them and I will keep you post on their developments.