Cao Lanh, Vietnam-Sheila Wolfson, Interplast volunteer trip support.
Bui Em, a 5-month-old little boy with a unilateral cleft lip stole the hearts of the recovery room nurses on the team. His big eyes and punk hairdo made them ooh and ah. His father, Tuan, heard about the Interplast team coming to Cao Lanh through an ad on TV several months ago. Although he called the phone number listed on the screen, he did not receive a return call and was quite disappointed. The next time he saw the ad, he decided to bring his son directly to the hospital on clinic day. He told us that he and his wife felt terribly sad for their son.
After he saw his son in the recovery room shortly after his surgery, he had a beaming smile from ear to ear. Through our translator, Kim, we learned that he wished us good health and hoped we could continue to help the poor people in his country. He said words could not express his gratitude and his son’s lip repair turned out better than he could ever have imagined. Now how rewarding is that!!
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