8 OCTOBER 2008

UPDATE!!!!!!

As I write this update, Celestine has just arrived in Western Province again after travelling overnight from Nairobi. Habah went to meet her at the bus station and when he called me to say that he'd found her, he was even laughing he was so happy! Last time he saw her after the surgery in hospital, he was amazed - but now with her new teeth, he says it is unbelievable. Before heading to her village, they will go to the National Registrar so that she can have an ID card processed. She never went to get an ID card before this because she was too embarassed to have her picture taken for it. She has nothing to be embarassed about anymore.

I just want to thank everyone who's contributed to Celestine's case - the donations are greatly appreciated. Next week there will be updated photos of what she looks like now and we'll be starting to build her new home. I can't wait for that!