3.16.2009

Peumonia Rising

Two new studies released Tuesday show that about one and a half million people across the globe die annually of pneumonia, half of them children under the age of five, the American Free Press reported.
Jean Marie Okwo-Bel of the World Health Organization said pneumonia is a leading killer disease in the world among children under the age of five—resulting in more deaths than AIDS, measles and malaria combined.

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1649154/pneumonia_deaths_approaching_2_million_annually/

Very sadly, I know two of the children who contributed to these statistics. It just doesn't make sense!! Drugs exist to treat these children...even vaccines....

One week from today we will meet our boy. He's been so healthy & strong over these past several months, but please continue to pray for his health!! He's a fighter, but we don't take that for granted!!!

2 comments:

Rebecca Caldwell said...

One week from today!! Yipee!! Praying for everything to go smoothly...we are thrilled for you all!

Kari said...

Alisa,
WE are sooooo excited counting down the days until you meet your son:))) You've waited so long....with grace & beauty!
We are heading out of town this week, but just wanted you to know we are praying for you & Vince!!!
Make no expectations, but fully embrace everything that comes & happens in ET. You will never be the same!
We love you!!
xoxoxo

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