Baby Alex leaves Kentucky tomorrow morning and is heading home to be lovingly placed back into his parents arms by my wonderful friend, Kim. His lip looks beautiful and I can only imagine how his parents will feel tomorrow seeing him for the first time with his new little face. What an adorable little peanut he is! I had the honor of taking these pictures of Kim and Alex a couple weeks ago and cuddling on this sweet little guy! I can tell you that he is pure Heaven rolled up into one delicious little package!
For those that have not been following Baby Alex's story... he came to the US for Cleft Lip surgery through COTA after they visited Mayan Families in Panajachel, Guatemala this past January for their annual medical mission trip. My selfless, beautiful and wonderful friend, Kim, graciously volunteered to foster Alex during his stay and be his loving Fairy Godmother through his lip repair surgery here in Ky. I think Kim got more than she bargained for... her heart fell completely for this little guy and she loves him so much! I can't imagine how bittersweet it will be for her to hand that little man back to his mami and papi tomorrow in Guatemala. Please keep Kim and Baby Alex in your prayers!
My friends, Julia and Holly are helped to raise funds for Kim's trip back to Guatemala and to continue to help Baby Alex's family after he settles in back at home. If you are so inclined, please check out their links or go directly to the Mayan Families Website and donate to the Food & Milk program and direct the donation to Baby Alex and his nutritional needs or to the Medical Program to help Baby Alex and/or other children with their medical needs. Your donations are tax deductible too! Any amount is a blessing, so thank you so much! If you cannot help at this time, please send up prayers for the many children like Alex who could use them!
God Speed and Safe Travels Kim and Baby Alex!!! Big Hugs and Kisses!!!
