Pray to the Three-in-One for one-of-three!

Hi there everyone. It's Mary here! Hope you like the picture taken this morning of Marilyn our Senior Social Worker and the newest children in the Helga Mosey Children's Home, Larah on the left and Lyrah on the right.

Larah and Lyrah were born on March 12th 2006 and have a sister Lirah, making triplets! They are the first children to a very young couple who live in a remote part of Quirino, the neighbouring province to us.

The babies were born prematurely and were all in incubators initially. The family were unable to look after all 3 babies and buy the milk needed, so we were asked if we could take two of the little girls. Lirah is still at home with her Mum and Dad and the plan of the parents is to get them back once they are a little bigger and stronger.

We admitted them 10 days ago, and they both weighed 2 kilos. Larah was very weak. They have been feeding every 2 hours and we were really delighted because we could see them both gaining weight.

Today they went for check-up, and we found out that Lyrah now weighs 2.7 kilos and Larah weighs 2.5 kilos. We just found out that there is a problem with Larah and she has been admitted today to hospital for a blood transfusion. Of course we are anxious as she is so small and vulnerable but we are praying for a miracle and a real change in her once the blood transfusion is complete. Please keep Larah, and of course Lyrah and Lirah in your prayers. I'll let you know how Larah is doing.

We have 21 children in the children's home just now and have just had two new children referred. It's holiday time , so it's busy here with all the kids off school. It's so hot so it's great for everyone to swim in the pool and cool down. It also keeps all the kids occupied!

Our own two Lydia and Josiah are doing great.

Thanks for your prayers.

Love, Mary