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Finally Caleb receives treatment that was long overdue

The name Caleb in Hebrew means 'faithful' which in Arabic it means 'brave, bold'. What better way can we describe Caleb Maina Gachahi than by his name. This boy has only known discomfort since birth yet God has preserved him this far.

This morning of 26th March 2012, Caleb underwent not a surgery but a procedure called balloon angioplasty of coarctation of aortic valve , I can't explain it well but this  link
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/congenital/coarctation_of_the_aorta.aspxhttp://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/congenital/coarctation_of_the_aorta.aspx can explain it in lay man's terms. Surgeon had said surgery was too risky for Caleb as he is only 3.4kgs and therefore opted for this procedure as of now. 

Caleb went through the procedure well and bravely and is still unconscious but his body is responding well. The doctors say he needs some blood because his blood count is low but otherwise he is doing well. Nicoletta his mum is looking forward to seeing him tomorrow. Lets keep praying for full and quick recovery for our boy. Indeed it has been God who has brought Caleb this far and we trust that He shall live to the fullness of his name.

Financially we thank God , we have been able to send USD 3,113.7. We are waiting for the surgeon to give us direction on the way forward and I will keep you posted.

God bless you and thank you for the moral support.
Sylvia
Email:sylviawambui@gmail.com

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