Sebastian

This is Sebastian. He is 2 years old and came to GSF around a year ago. He had to come here as sadly circumstances at home in the village meant that his mother and family could not provide the care that he needed. He was identified via the feeding programme and when it was picked up that he was remaining malnourished and not gaining weight he was brought into GSF. As you can see, he is very small for his age.

Since living here it was discovered that he had a bilateral Cleft Palate. I accompanied Sebastian and his mum to hospital 2 weeks ago so that he could receive the reconstructive surgery he required.  I was really impressed with the hospital who offer some free medical care for Ugandans which Sebastian qualified for. After a 5 day admission I went to pick him up. He looked well but had only had half of the Cleft Palate repaired as the hole was too large to do in one go and he suffered a bleed during the operation. He is now back with us recovering and is due back at the hospital at the end of the month.

 

 We recently had a speech and language therapist visit us from England. As Sebastain is already 2 years old and only makes minimal sounds she was unsure that he will ever learn to speak. Please keep this beautiful boy in your prayers for his forthcoming second surgery and for his future. He is wonderful, always smiling & waving and much loved here by everyone.