This morning, we visited Ibraheem and his father in Sheba Medical Center. They were both visibly happy to see us. Ibraheem frequently flashed us his familiar broad smile.
Ibraheem has great difficulty swallowing food. He now has a nasogastric tube again. He’s not allowed to go home until he starts eating orally. His weight has increased slightly.
During our conversation, his father shared a lot about his wonderful, beautiful family. This clearly brings him a sense of happiness. During the visit, IDF soldiers came and shared ‘sufganiyot,’ the jelly-filled donuts traditionally baked in Israel for the upcoming Chanukah holiday. Ibrahim enjoyed the delicious taste of the red jam.
After sharing some photos of his family, we were able to dedicate Ibraheem and his family to our God in prayer. Let us continue to pray for Ibraheem and his family. May he learn to enjoy the food and eat enough to grow and become strong so that both he and his father can return to home.