He came to us with a severe rash on his head. The rash supposedly occurred because he had not been properly cleaned after birth. His head has, however, been completely healed since May of 2000. He smiles broadly when spoken to and his happy eyes totally light up. Benjamin has light skin and hair lighter than the normal Guatemalan's.
Benjamin has three sponsors, but needs five more.
We could also use a container load of disposable diapers and lactose free formula. Fatima came to us from a widowed mother who already has 5 older children. Her economic situation forced her to take this action. Her mother has asked us to care for the child for three years. This little one seems to have a permanent smile and giggle.