Maureen: Andres and Papa (and Julito) After Interplast

  Andres and Papa (and Julito) After Interplast 
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I’ve been so impressed by the love and concern of the fathers of our patients. They often travel alone for long distances to seek out Interplast’s help. It is so heartwarming how carefully they entrust their children to us. At first, I was surprised to see what we are used to labeling as “maternal” love coming from the fathers – they show such open affection for their children. I remember a patient from last week, Andres, who received surgery for his cleft lip. His father was so sweet in the recovery room, carefully stroking Andres’s face with tears in his eyes.  In this picture, Andres' father and Julito the Dragon try to cheer him up.