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Let us start by saying God is good. It has been tough but God has just carried us through all the challenges that have come our way. After staying at Fortis Hospitals Bangalore for 11 days with little treatment, no surgery and a bill accumlating to about USD 2,400 Caleb and mum were transferred to Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospitals yesterday the 23rd of March 2012.

On arrival he was rushed to ICU because he had an infection and his fever was very high, fortunately today he is much better and with no fever. Doctors there have agreed to do surgery as we look for the monies and total cost maybe about USD 9,000.She was told by the doctors that Caleb may need more than one heart surgery and each will depend on how he reacts to the other. They say surgery maybe done in the course of next week.

We continue to thank you our friends for standing with us both financially and even praying with us. When I talked to Caleb's mum she said she was unable to pray but I told her we are standing in the gap for her. God has been faithful , so faithful and we anticipate to be sending about Kshs 300,000 on Monday all raised from well wishers. We continue to appeal for your support and thank you so much for talking to your friends about Caleb.

Have a great week and God bless.

Regards

Sylvia

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