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The Universal Language

"There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks to them all." Anonymous

By CURE International

March 23^rd, 2019

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

So many smiles captured this past week! Behind each smile is a story, and behind each story is a God who is still writing these stories. He has a plan for each of these precious children. Be sure and hover over the images to reveal the context behind each photograph. Enjoy!

Kenya

Photos by Elvis Lemaiyan

Mesiyieki enjoyed his clinic appointment this week!

Making new friends is a common occurrence at CURE Kenya. Here's our guard with his friend, Peter!

I'm shy, so I'll just hide behind this curtain so the camera won't see me.

When God is working to make you feel better, you sit back, relax, and smile.

Victor has a genuine smile you can't miss.

"I won't let you see what's in my hand!"

Just a bunch of pals posing for a photo.

James loves spending his time moving throughout the corridors in his wheelchair!

Thumbs up for an awesome week!

Malawi

Photos by Alexis Gilmore

Dr. Flavia, an Italian volunteer, and Dr. Maina operate on Enifa!

Hassan is finally up and walking on his new crutches!

Happy nirthday Vanessa! CURE Malawi staff brought Vanessa chocolate cake with lots of hugs.

Evance is having his final cast removed.

Mahmoud knows the best toys are in the physiotherapy department!

Roselyn gave her mom the best puppy face she had, begging not to have a dressing change. It didn't work, but she still left smiling!

CURE Malawi’s spiritual team, went to minister to patient, Evance, and his family after their house partially collapsed from Malawi’s recent rain storm.

This little cutie came in for a physio assessment today, and he’s only a few days old. Welcome to the world little one!

Caleb prays hard before heading into the operating room!

Niger

Photos by Joel Witwer

Dr. Negrini examines an x-ray in the ward.

Youssafa smiles before heading into surgery.

Balki, from our spriitual staff, spends some time with Souraya before she heads into surgery.

Dr. Issa operates on a patient.

Abel and his dad enjoy a quick lunch after seeing the doctor and before heading back home.

Assistant Storyteller Ezy gives a mom a break by holding her baby (fresh out of a cleft lip surgery) for a little bit.

Philippines

Photos by Marlene Bray and Hope Kim Doit

Alnor tags along during clinic visits and cheers up patients and staff with his huge smile! (Hope Kim Doit)

Surgery for these two is done, and now they will be challenged to perform a daily exercise routine to build muscles to walk upright. Nevertheless, Windel and Victor keep a positive attitude moving forward! (Hope Kim Doit)

CURE Philippines is going through some cosmetic changes due to the city’s road widening. Our front entrance needs to be reconstructed to adjust to the city’s orders and keep our patients safe from the incoming traffic. (Hope Kim Doit)

Dr. Ray’s soft, gentle demeanor has definitely made him a kid magnet! (Marlene Bray)

Holding on to a treat, Jannah gives back the sweetest smile! (Hope Kim Doit)

Alex and Jerwin have been staying at the same guesthouse, and Alex has become Jerwin’s self-appointed wheelchair pusher! (Marlene Bray)

Nurse Ken tries to see if he can get Alex to stop talking for even a few seconds. He was unsuccessful! (Marlene Bray)

Ryan was pretty insistent that we take his picture. His self confidence is off the charts! (Marlene Bray)

Ryan came back for his stitch removal, and was already feeling like a rockstar! (Marlene Bray)

Uganda

Photos by Edwin Ongom

Barbra, our marketing associate, unveils the t-shirts that will be used at the event.

Pastor Fred can’t wait for April 6th!

Pastor Fred can’t wait for April 6th!

This is Barbra, our marketing associate who is passionate about the brain surgery run!

Dr. Fred Bulamba and Senior Nurse/ Assistant Nurse Manager Lydia Ssenyonga are up for the run, too!

As the day of our Brain Surgery Run draws closer, so does the excitement. Executive Director Tim Erickson and Spiritual Director Pastor Fred try out their marathon t-shirts.

Zambia

Photos Chaanga Mungalu

Pastor Andrew introduces members of the team who visiting from Woodmen Valley Chapel, Colorado Spring.

Pastor Andrew praying for a patient after surgery.

Musonda (we call him Muzo) LOVES to have his picture taken!

All-happy Stanley!

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