Unfortunately we received news that little Peter lost his battle with malaria and an inflamed spleen on Thursday morning (while we were on safari). He was buried on Friday afternoon at Kyampisi (near the fresh water well), well-supported by the KCM family and the Kyampisi community at large. According to Peter Sewakiryanga there was a very large gathering at the service which was followed by a long walk (over 1 kilometre) to the burial site.
On the other hand, it seems young Hope is doing quite well. She was taken by a witch doctor some years ago, had her tongue removed and was bound for 18 months while left alone out in the bush. All this has seen her suffer nerve and brain damage. She has also developed significant issues with muscle tone, limb movement and general well being. KCM have agreed to assist in her ongoing treatment and therapy.
I took Hope and members of Hope's immediate family to the Physio-Therapist on Tuesday afternoon. It seems the Physio is willing to work with Hope at the Jesus House for as long as is required. One twist in all this is it seems that Hope may have contracted Cerebral Palsy following a bad case of malaria while she was bound by the witch doctor. Apparently CP is not that uncommon in infants if they get a bad case of malaria and it remains untreated, especially when they're very young.
The Physio is quietly confident that he'll be able to restore Hope back to her former self but he's unsure what impact the CP will have on this outcome. Only time will confirm this.
In the mean time, we're praying for a miracle in her life.
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