Posted on 07/20/2007 8:32:15 AM PDT by NYer
As part of the dermatological treatment, we have to spread thick cream all over Karim's sores on his body. Ebtisam and I have done this two nights now, right before bed. It is obvious that this cream stings him, but he is very brave. No one can imagine the extent of the cracked and open sores on his little body, particularly on the soles of his feet. I cringe just putting the cream on him. I hate to hurt him, but he realizes this is to help him. Already this morning we all noticed a little difference on his face. The crusty covering was less crusty. He looked better. Perhaps with continued use of the cream we will see a big difference. The dermatologist set another appointment for next Tuesday to recheck him. This is his day off, as was this past Tuesday, and he is coming in on his day off. I find this amazing. He is truly dedicated, particularly since he is serving this patient at no cost. I do think this rare disease has peaked his interest, too, since it is right in his specialty of dermatology. Let us pray that something is learned from this study of Karim.
Ebtisam and I did fairly well without the interpreter here today. We both walk around with our dictionaries. We end up laughing a lot because we so often cannot get the message across. I am lucky to have Google Translate to help me translate to Arabic, but she cannot do the same thing because our keyboard does not have Arabic characters. Ellen will be with us tomorrow afternoon. This is good.
Tomorrow I will call the plastic surgeon and set up that appointment, hopefully for next week. I would rather get a lot of the initial appointments out of the way early on so that we can move forward on a timely basis. Please keep praying every day. Where two or three are gathered together in His name, there He is in the midst of them. We are together in a sense because we are all praying for the same intention. May God hear and answer our prayers for this little guy. God bless you all. Liz
The first thing I noticed this morning, was a marked improvement in Karim’s face. Please keep those prayers going for Karim, his mom, Liz and all the medical professionals who are trying to bring relief to this child. What a brave little boy!
Could you please post the previous threads for the benefit of those who have not followed Karim’s story. Thank you!
Prayers are on the way. Poor kid.
Our Lord be with him.
Do you and Trish also see an improvement in his appearance? How emotionally painful it must be for a child to be shunned and isolated by other children. Such a blessing to be part of this family, even if only for a while, and be accepted by the children.
It does appear that there is some healing taking place. It must be so hard for him, poor baby.
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prayers going up!
Thank you for your continued prayers!
My 15 yo just got back from a mission trip to El Salvador a few hours ago. She was talking about the people they saw healed there, as if the miracles were a daily common occurrance. Not that she takes miracles for granted. She has grown up seeing what God can do! Her stories are awesome!
God has also given my 21 yo daughter and 3 weeks old grandson grandson a LIFE TESTIMONY! Karim is not only being blessed with healing, but is receiving his testimony! HALLELUJAH!
Blessings and continued prayers!!
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