Notondo and her family. Baby brother in the orange, mama in the middle and Nothando on the side. Before the hospital stay and placement.In Swaziland there are over 6,000 children that we as Children’s Cup are able to help with basic education, daily meals, medical treatment, and Biblical discipleship. As we seek the Lord as a ministry He then leads us to intervene at a deeper level for certain children that are in desperate need of help.
Nothando’s story is one of those children that the Lord guided Children’s Cup to take a step in faith to help save this little one’s life.
As a sweet vivacious 7 year old girl, Nothando has already been battling HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) for many years. Nothando was unable to finish multiple attempts of treatment for TB because of her home situation. This made her high risk for a multi drug resistant TB that is nearly impossible to cure. Without the TB being addressed Nothando was unable be treated with medicine for HIV, creating a downward spiral of constant disease leaving her body unable to become healthy.
Nothando’s home situation was very abusive and unstable. She lived with her family who were unable to provide her with basic necessities like food. Nothando’s mother is mentally challenged and her father has drug issues that made them unable to give Nothando her life-giving medicine on the consistent basis needed to cure her TB. This dangerous situation continued to go on for months before her CarePoint teacher Lindiwe and the Children’s Cup nurse, Jessie, were made aware of the situation.
As Children’s Cup began to watch this precarious situation unfold, Nothando was admitted to the hospital due to several days of extremely high fever. Through consulting with the doctors and with the family’s consent, Children’s Cup began assisting in finding a better home situation for Nothando. It was determined that without a change in her living situation this precious girl would not live much longer.
In the 5 weeks she stayed in the hospital we watched Nothando blossom as she grew healthy and strong. The miracle of what consistent medicine, food, and shelter will do for the life of a child. With the help of doctors, social workers, and Children’s Cup missionaries we were able to find a safe home for Nothando. With the support of her family and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ on our side, Nothando was placed in a loving group home that could care for her body and soul.
Nothando not only is physically healthy but has the carefree glow of a girl her age not having to worry about beatings or when she will eat next. With a couple of months of caring attention to her health and the love of a supportive family, Nothando is a different child. She is attending school now and loves to learn. She is laughing, playing and chatting like a normal 7 year old.
We praise the Lord for His provision and guidance so that this beautiful child of God would have a chance to live and glorify the One who loves and saved her.
Nothando’s story is one of those children that the Lord guided Children’s Cup to take a step in faith to help save this little one’s life.
As a sweet vivacious 7 year old girl, Nothando has already been battling HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) for many years. Nothando was unable to finish multiple attempts of treatment for TB because of her home situation. This made her high risk for a multi drug resistant TB that is nearly impossible to cure. Without the TB being addressed Nothando was unable be treated with medicine for HIV, creating a downward spiral of constant disease leaving her body unable to become healthy.
Nothando’s home situation was very abusive and unstable. She lived with her family who were unable to provide her with basic necessities like food. Nothando’s mother is mentally challenged and her father has drug issues that made them unable to give Nothando her life-giving medicine on the consistent basis needed to cure her TB. This dangerous situation continued to go on for months before her CarePoint teacher Lindiwe and the Children’s Cup nurse, Jessie, were made aware of the situation.
As Children’s Cup began to watch this precarious situation unfold, Nothando was admitted to the hospital due to several days of extremely high fever. Through consulting with the doctors and with the family’s consent, Children’s Cup began assisting in finding a better home situation for Nothando. It was determined that without a change in her living situation this precious girl would not live much longer.
In the 5 weeks she stayed in the hospital we watched Nothando blossom as she grew healthy and strong. The miracle of what consistent medicine, food, and shelter will do for the life of a child. With the help of doctors, social workers, and Children’s Cup missionaries we were able to find a safe home for Nothando. With the support of her family and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ on our side, Nothando was placed in a loving group home that could care for her body and soul.
Nothando not only is physically healthy but has the carefree glow of a girl her age not having to worry about beatings or when she will eat next. With a couple of months of caring attention to her health and the love of a supportive family, Nothando is a different child. She is attending school now and loves to learn. She is laughing, playing and chatting like a normal 7 year old.
We praise the Lord for His provision and guidance so that this beautiful child of God would have a chance to live and glorify the One who loves and saved her.
Notondo eating KFC after being placed in her new home. What a doll!
