In search of hope
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Vania Aly arrived at our clinic today with her 3-month-old, Mattius.
Originally from Port-au-Prince, she came to this area after the 2010 earthquake destroyed her house and killed family members.
Her other son, Franst, 14, is still in Port-au-Prince, staying with neighbors, and Aly is hoping he can join her here in the Jacmel/Cyvadier area.
When that will be, Aly, 40, doesn't know. She doesn't have a permanent place to stay. When she can, she shares a tiny temporary shelter here with 7 relatives.
She also suffers from cardiomyopathy, an enlargement and weakening of the heart that can be managed with medication, but not cured.
What worries her most, though, is feeding Mattius, since she, like most Haitians, can't find work.
Still, she says she's hopeful that the baby will be accepted into a child sponsorship program that will help provide sustenance.
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by Leigh
1 comment
Jan 20, 2012
wearmanyhats said...
My heart just goes out to people like this who are struggling. It is so wonderful that caring individuals like you are making such a huge difference in their lives. I wonder sometimes how difficult it must be for you to see someone like Vania who can not be cured and wonder what the fate will be of her child.
Jan 20, 2012
wearmanyhats said...
My heart just goes out to people like this who are struggling. It is so wonderful that caring individuals like you are making such a huge difference in their lives. I wonder sometimes how difficult it must be for you to see someone like Vania who can not be cured and wonder what the fate will be of her child.
