Tino as he is called has CP, he has some developmental delays, and he is non verbal. He was abandoned at the hospital when he was 3, he is now 6. He mostly spends 24/7 in a crib in a room by himself. I inquired why is he alone in a room, the response was they don't want him to get sick.
I asked if I could take him out of the crib, and they said they would change his nappy (diaper) and he likes to push a chair. I put the crib side down and before I knew it I had boy wrapped around my neck. I sat down and Jessica the CNN journalist started snapping away. Tino let out a primal scream. I put him back on crib not knowing if he was happy or scared. But in 2 seconds he was wrapped around my neck again. For 20 min we walked around the ward. He was sporting a huge smile. wait until you see his face, he has a huge dimple on his right cheek when he smiles. Every few steps he would reach out for my hand.
They could not remember if or when he was out side. Tomorrow Tino and I are hitting the fresh air and sunshine.
You rock, Sandy!
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