Emma

As I wrote about earlier, Sarah's Covenant Homes recently took in 21 new children. Just today, 2 more little girls came from a different orphanage, and one of them is on the verge of death. Really, these photos are quite haunting. Her name is Emma. You can find more photos and information on her HERE. I am not trying to be melodramatic at all when I write that Emma is dying. What is most striking to me, aside from her obvious emaciation, is the lack of hope in her eyes. Like she has given up. And then the picture of her legs... what I remember most about the malnutrition clinic in Haiti was the way the kids' skin felt, when they were on the verge of death. It is impossible to explain, but none looked as bad as Emma does, and many died.




I do have hope for her. Below are pictures of kids that SCH has nursed back to health. Certainly, none came in conditions as bad as Emma, but if she gets through the next few days, she will make it.

This is a before and after of Cassia:



Before and after of Aloe:


Before and after of Felicia:


I believe Emma's life can be saved, too. The next few days are crucial. Sarah is at the hospital with Emma right now. They will need money for her hospital stay, possibly a surgery for a shunt for her hydrocephalus and another for the lesion on her back. When she gets older, surgery for her club feet will be needed. Emma will need Pediasure to bring her weight up, immunizations to keep her healthy, and diapers to keep her clean. Clothes, food, an ayah to take care of her. Maybe, in a few years, Emma will even be able to go to school. All of these things cost money, and money at SCH is tight with over 100 kids.

How can you help?

1) Go to http://sarahscovenanthomes.blogspot.com/
2) Click on the Donate button on the top right sidebar
3) Support financially to help pay for Emma's care
4) If you are unable to financially support, share Sarah's blog to your friends and family
5) Like SCH's page on facebook for more updates: http://www.facebook.com/#!/schindia

Thank you.