This picture is two of the triplets. They are six months old now and mom no longer has breast milk. I only have a picture of two of them because two is all she can carry at one time. That is, she holds both of them while riding on a moto to get to the clinic. These two are the thinnest of the three. They are suffering from malnutrition. The little boy already has swollen feet and legs from the lack of protein in his diet. The babies' Dad died so Mom has very little help and no way to make a living. She has asked us if we know of anywhere she could work to make some money so she can buy food for her children. She is from quite a ways away and we don't know of a suitable job at this time. We estimate it would cost about $20 a week per baby to buy formula for them. We don't want the mom to start feeding them food yet as they are already malnourished and we are afraid the food they would get would be rice, which doesn't have protein in it.
P.S. I fear I am turning into a true Haitian- ask every white person you ever meet for money or a gift- but I do feel sorry for these babies!
Update- Here's the third triplet!
Oh wow. Poor babies. Where or how do we send money? I am quite sure we could find some money to spare here and there.
ReplyDeleteOne of our boys wondered if that hand in the picture was Aunt Ang's? And I wondered if Aunt Ang had that dark of hands?! Lol! Well, he said she has been down their quite awhile:) Made me chuckle! Is there anyway besides sending money with Nate's to get money there for the triplets? Or would that be the best way? Would like to help out alittle....
ReplyDeleteC'mon everyone...it's Christmas season!!!! Let us know how to get it there and you'll have it!!! I'll do without a "present" to put food in these little one's tummies! I just told the family the other night wouldn't it be fun to each buy some random someone a gift instead of ourselves some Christmas?
ReplyDeleteThe best way to get donations here would be with someone who is coming here to visit as mail is pretty much nonexistent here. Nathaniel and Brittni are coming for Christmas but I don't know their address right off. I will try to post it soon.
ReplyDeleteOr you can send donations to our address. We see them most days:) & would be happy to get it to them! There will be some $ going from this house, too. Those babies are so sweet, & it makes my heart hurt to think they (& many others) are hungry! Our address is: RR 1 Box 1195 B Hardin MT 59034 Courage to you!
ReplyDeleteAngela, What happens when we send a donation through the donation link on your blog? Does it go directly to you or how does it work or haven't gotten any yet?! And also, do you need cash or is a check okay? Aunt Mona
DeleteIf someone donates from my blog it will go into my bank account. I just don't have an account over here in Haiti so it is easier if someone could bring cash.
DeleteWe are sending money!!! I could kiss and hug all those sweet black babies alllll day long!! Of course I have $20!!
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