"I don’t think there is any other word for this than “amazing.” I made friendships with all the nurses and I’m completely in love with all the kids.
Many of the children in Tutova’s clinic arrive shortly after birth, underweight and abandoned. The clinic staff, with the year-around assistance of volunteers, nurtures them back to health and cares for them for about a year, or until they can be reunited with their families. Unfortunately, in 25 percent of the cases, the parents never return. I’ve decided to change my major, so I can (acquire) more knowledge of social work.
Meeting Dr. Dehlia, who manages the clinic and the Tutova Hospital, was a highlight. I was shocked to learn there was only one social worker for the entire rural area…to serve all adults and kids. These difficult realities met us each day in the form of my “designated” baby at the clinic because I became acutely aware of the implications such lack of resources had for the children. Gabriella and I met for only 20 minutes the first day, but she still remembered me the next day. When I came into the clinic in the morning, she saw me and completely lit up! That’s something I’ll never forget!"
Many of the children in Tutova’s clinic arrive shortly after birth, underweight and abandoned. The clinic staff, with the year-around assistance of volunteers, nurtures them back to health and cares for them for about a year, or until they can be reunited with their families. Unfortunately, in 25 percent of the cases, the parents never return. I’ve decided to change my major, so I can (acquire) more knowledge of social work.
Meeting Dr. Dehlia, who manages the clinic and the Tutova Hospital, was a highlight. I was shocked to learn there was only one social worker for the entire rural area…to serve all adults and kids. These difficult realities met us each day in the form of my “designated” baby at the clinic because I became acutely aware of the implications such lack of resources had for the children. Gabriella and I met for only 20 minutes the first day, but she still remembered me the next day. When I came into the clinic in the morning, she saw me and completely lit up! That’s something I’ll never forget!"
Laura Nutt
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