progress report (july 2009)

Helena’s the first to marvel at how her life has changed since she’s had support from fws. It’s been a huge relief to get health advice and medical treatment, especially for the goitre (the enlarged thyroid gland in her neck) that’s been making her feel so ordinary for so long. Fixing this has meant Helena is sleeping better, gaining weight, and has a less erratic heartbeat.

She’s also learnt a lot about living and working with other people, and is over the moon about John and Lilian’s achievements. John wants to go to university to study economics, geography and maths, after he finishes school this year. Meanwhile, Lilian is working hard to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse. No wonder Helena’s such a proud mama!