Our beautiful Salma had her big surgery yesterday and is today already awake and fully conscious. Her mother barely leaves her side and let me hold the hand of her precious daughter to feel how strong she already is. I could feel the difference of her strength between yesterday and today, where she really grabbed my finger with her tiny hand. Her mother is also much more relaxed than before the surgery. She was even willing to come with me seeing some other Gaza families who came to the hospital for an Echo. She seemed to be very happy about meeting new people who speak her language.
Salma’s doctor let me know that she can be extubated soon, but there is still a long way of recovery in front of her.
She may even need physical therapy to get stronger. Please pray for patience and strength for our girl and her lovely mother.