The Week in Photos: Some serious fun

“I am so grateful that Atson gets to hear. He was born with a hearing impairment and life has been difficult, we had to shout in order for him to hear us but today, he can hear even a whisper! God bless you, Beit CURE Hospital.” – Atson’s mother

“Take a picture of me with my legs in the air, I am kicking the sun!” – Tresford

Tresford sits wondering what we are doing pointing the camera in his face.

Innocent is at CURE for physiotherapy. He, his mom and brother take a quick lunch break out on the lawn right in front of the physio department.

We caught Eric just woken up, while his mother picked up her things. We are going to miss this tremendous little guy.

Our hospital is full of talented people. Our housekeeping supervisor Briseida was leading worship at our clubfoot clinic devotional.

Little Solomon is all done with his serial casting and moved to the second stage of his treatment, which is a brace.

Gadissa loves making this cute face!

One of our patients, Benedictine (in the middle), and her family being goofy for the camera. The girls set up their mum to pull a goofy face, but they did not. This is the result!

Our new CUREkids Coordinator showing off his typing skills.

Tapiwa’s getting a new hairstyle, courtesy of her mom and Faith! She could only sit still for so long so it went through different stages during the day.

Tonny races through the obstacle course (chairs) in the playroom.

Ahmed enjoy the bubbles brought by some visitors we’ve had at the hospital.

Most of our kids here at CURE Niger come from villages in the bush where there are no buildings above two stories, meaning most of them have never seen stairs before. It’s taken some getting used to, but Souraya is slowly mastering the stairs in our new playground.

Elaine distracts Ryan with some casual chit chat and serious encouragement before he goes in for surgery.

Danielle’s dad Cliniel grabs a catnap while Danielle is still asleep in the recovery ward.

Precious is back in her corner serving people with pizza and doing dishes in style!

Art is born with clubfoot like his mom Helga, so she completely understands what Art goes through on a daily basis. We can’t imagine her excitement knowing that her dream of getting his son’s feet fixed is about to come true!

Zauma and his mother Mariam sit on their bed in the ward.

Ibra is held by his mother Aisha as they sit in the ward.