Here are some photos of 2 little “heart” kids coming to Grand Rapids from Santo Domingo for heart surgery. The male escort is Ruben Goico, an AA Agent in SDQ. He brought them to MIA and on the right he hands them over to Kim Nguyen-Hart, who is a flight attendant and also an RN, who then took them from MIA to GRR. It was exciting for Healing the Children Michigan to once again have 2 little “heart” patients to care for. Our darling little 8 year old girl was all smiles the entire trip but our precious little 3 year old boy required more TLC, which is quite normal for a child his age who has suddenly been told goodbye by his family and handed over to a stranger. It was not an easy trip for our two escorts, especially Kim, who also had to make a connection with them in ORD. But the mission was accomplished and soon the kids will have their hearts repaired and we will return them to their families all healthy and happy.
Safe and Sound in Grand Rapids
See picture on left with Kim Hart and her welcoming committee in Grand Rapids. Notice the foster mom is holding Nestor and has a bottle of Gatorade, which Kim asked her to bring as he had been sick most of the flight and was so dehydrated! We are so grateful for the selfless and loving support of the volunteers of our Children’s Medical Escort Program!