Her chocolate ear was crusted with dried blood and puss, as she waited silently for her bowl of rice - special today, because it was served with a small piece of beef. She was the last in the line of dozens of children, hoping another child would finish eating and let her use their empty bowl, before the rice ran out.
Finally her turn came, and she sat down among the others with her bowl. No sounds, only tiny fingers reaching into the dish again and again in the loose dirt of the Ekissa land.
We noticed her and were concerned by an obvious infection. Her skin was fiery, but she didn't whine; she didn't cry. The three year old had walked 1/2 mile, burning with fever,cysts covering her body,to receive what she rarely gets.
Sometimes, when you only have a little bit, it is very precious.
Due to the state of her condition we felt it necessary for Donella age 3, to be seen by a physician. We carried her to a local private clinic where it was determined the girl was neglected, malnourished and has a skin infection so severe that it had advanced into her bloodstream. She is being treated with a series of intravenous antibiotics over the next few days as well as oral antibiotics. The little girl showed bravery beyond words but unfortunately a neglected child quickly learns to stop crying because of a lack of response. Hopefully through the love shown to her through ekissa Donella will learn she is one of God's precious few.
-Betty
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