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Joyful Hearts

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

By CURE International

April 1^st, 2019

Ethiopia

Photos by Bethelehem Teshome

Hulager is back for her second oepration and, as usual, she was trying to hide her beautiful smile!

One of the games our kids play involves a parachute and a ball. The person who drops the ball has to introduce themselves to the others and tell what they want to be when they grow up. Yared wants to be a doctor!

CURE International's Week in Photos: A collection of moments captured throughout the CURE network this past week.

Recent scientific studies confirm what the Bible tells us in Proverbs: a joyful heart promotes physical healing! That's part of the reason we strive to maintain a cheerful atmosphere within our hospitals. Games, personalized attention, and the uplifting nature of music cultivate a positive environment and bring smiles to our patients' faces.

Kenya

Photos by Naphtali Foster

Thumbs up from Carebu and — Thumbs up from Carebu and "peace" from Storyteller Elvis!

Dr. Kinyua takes a skin graft to place on Faith’s hand during her surgery.

Wally from WAYFM enjoys time with Charlene, including selfie time!

Malawi

Photos by Alexis Gilmore

Enifa is ready for physiotherapy! He has the most adorable little smile ...

Razaki loves to play Bao (also known as Mancala), especially against himself!

Praise and his mom both love listening to Celine Dion. Their favorite song is That’s the Way It Is!

niger

Photos by Joel Witwer

A young patient peeks at the camera.

Tante Mantou, from our spiritual staff, visits with Oussama and his family.

Assistant Storyteller Ezy shows a family their photo.

Philippines

Photos by Hope Kim Doit

Adrian screams “Superman!” as PT intern Julian pushes him on a chair.

Johan’s first-ever shoes may look a little big for him, but since his casts fit into them and they encourage him to walk, we think they’re perfect!

Pastor Totong (who works with our partners, Seeds of Dignity) shares his song composition with patients and families in the ward. The song reminds us that every living thing on the earth is made by God.

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