Update on Ann Marie
Here is the update some of you have requested on our newest member Ann Marie. Born on the 23rd day of March, her mother died of AIDS related causes just 20 days later and because of that the Home Care team of Partners in Compassion /Cambodia was notified. There were no known relatives in the area and so my Partner Vandin San, who heads our Home Care teams, called to ask if I would accept her. I of course said yes, having been given a sign just a few days earlier that we would be getting a baby, when our good friend Mary Dunbar dropped off a bundle of used clothing in which there was a bag of very small baby clothes.
She wasn’t in very good shape when she came to us and needed some special infant care, which is not easy to find around here… however in what can only be described as a WOPCIE (Wat OPot CoIncidental Experience) the day after her arrival, Juergen Reichl, a male Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse from Switzerland just happened to find his way to our place and decided to stay for a few weeks.
Photo by Michael Scholten
Ann Marie is making good progress and is now at 1.8 kilograms, which is pretty good considering she was only 1.6 kilograms when she came to us a few days ago.
Thanks to all who have expressed concern for her and a big THANKS to all of you who make this possible through your support.
Wayne Dale Matthysse
Im so glad to here she is doing alright and that a couple of Wopcie’s had occured…….
Im loving your word Wopcie Wayne a very clever word to be used in conjunction with Wat Opot……..
Hope Ann Marie settles in into Wat Opot life well over the next few months….
Missing you all and am hoping to see you all in late August.
xFiona
New Zealand
Wayne
Wonderful – heartwarming and so hopeful as are all your messages.
As always a wonderful story told with love – thank you
Wayne,
It’s nothing short of inspiring to see the amount of love and care afforded to Ann Marie, the newest member to win over people’s hearts.
David
If more clothes are needed for Ann Marie (or others)…I could get some together for you to take back after your Michigan visit…just let me know what the needs are…always in my prayers
Good stuff, Wayne. Keep up the good work and we will see you in June or July when you make your pilgrimage to the big city of PP.
b
Hi Wayne, What wonderful news.A new baby is always a welcome addition to any family and i’m sure that with all the love and attention she is getting she will go from strength to strength. Denise
Hey Wayne, just shared this with all my facebook friends. Great story! God bless
Wat Opot’s magic aka Wopcie so often brings me to tears. This time it was the arrival of Juergen and the beautiful photo of him w/ Anne Marie. I told the story to my walking partner, a former nun, and she, too, was moved. Thank you to the Universe.
A miracle by any other name is still a micale. I am grateful that God is not trapped in our words. Harry
When she arrived we prayed for God’s help and it was wonderful to see Joe 2 days later. He just “happened” to be a ICU nurse working with infants and children..Coincidence? Hmmm..
She will be the most loved baby, that’s for sure!!!
God working one of his miracles? Well, being there when Joe walked in we certainly think so!
God doesn’t do coincidences…
Hi Wayne
Your incredible belief in things happening when they need to what a wondeful story. Marijke right she will be the most loved baby.Love jena and briony and love to all xx
So lovely and moving to read about darling wee Ann Marie, I hope I get the chance for a cuddle one day soon. My thoughts are with her, and you all, as always xx