3-year-old Ebola Survivor Proposes To Nurse

[CrossCuT]

http://www.npr.org/blogs/goatsandsoda/2014/10/17/356402872/3-year-old-ebola-survivor-proposes-to-nurse?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=2041

 

 

So, in the meantime, the boys are being fed and looked after by other survivors — including parents who have lost children — and the nurses, including Kallon.

Perhaps because his mother is no longer around, 3-year-old Ibrahim has developed a strong attachment to Kallon.

He comes to the nursing station frequently. She often has to send him back because she's busy.

To Kallon's surprise, Ibrahim made a very bold statement one day.

"He said he wants me to be his wife," Kallon says, laughing.

Her response?

"I accepted!" she says, smiling.

Now, Kallon says young Ibrahim waves to her whenever he sees her. "When I'm passing, he calls to me and he goes like this," she says, blowing a kiss into the air.

 

 

[Gabriela]

I'm more touched by the parents who have lost children taking care of others' children. What a real family- and community-centered culture exists in Africa. Comparing it to our own makes me want to cry.

[Cherie]

I'm more touched by the parents who have lost children taking care of others' children. What a real family- and community-centered culture exists in Africa. Comparing it to our own makes me want to cry.

YES!!! This!!^

[brandelynmarie]

Yes, that little one must feel very loved & safe with the nurse & other adults in spite of everything. Love this :love: