If you haven't seen him yet, this is Leon, an 18 month old boy we adopted from the streets. His mother admitted she could not care for him and gave him to Open Arms. I had seen Leon a few months ago when visiting the street kids at Tumaini drop in center, but when his mother handed him to us at court two weeks ago, I didn't recognize him.
This photo was taken on his first day at Open Arms. He had been very sick for over a month, and he came to us very malnourished, dehydrated, and sad.
Within a few days, Leon was already looking happier and stronger. He started saying "bring it!" in Swahili whenever he saw food. He could sit up unassisted, had a brighter look in his eyes, and even smiled occasionally!
This photo was taken on his first day at Open Arms. He had been very sick for over a month, and he came to us very malnourished, dehydrated, and sad.
Within a few days, Leon was already looking happier and stronger. He started saying "bring it!" in Swahili whenever he saw food. He could sit up unassisted, had a brighter look in his eyes, and even smiled occasionally!He really loves to hold food in both hands. Even on his first day when he was too sick to eat, he wanted to hold bananas in both hands. 
He is getting stronger every day, and really thriving on the loving care and attention he is getting. He crawls all over the baby home now and he can stand and walk if he is supported. So, so amazing to see him transform!
What an absolutely beautiful transformation! Love you- Mom
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad to see kids like that. I'm glad he is doing better.
ReplyDeletePraise God for Open Arms...without you Rachel, and the others who serve alongside you as the hands and feet of Christ, Leon would most likely have had to continue in his suffering until he literally starved to death. But God had OTHER PLANS for sweet Leon!! Can't wait to see how Leon will be used for God's glory, as he grows up knowing and loving and serving Jesus!!
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