Michele Kearney's Snuffysmith's Blog: A little ray of light for Gbianami

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

A little ray of light for Gbianami

Dear Michelel T,

Meet Gbianami from South Sudan. We believe he could change the world someday, but he almost didn’t get the chance.

Gbianami’s mother, Mary, rushed into St. Therese Hospital in labor. She was ready to deliver her baby boy. Volunteer nurse and midwife, Sarah Rubino, was there to help her. After several long hours, Sarah delivered Gbianami. Mary slumped back exhausted, but Sarah noticed something was very wrong - Gbianami wasn't breathing.

Mary slumped back exhausted, but Sarah noticed something very wrong: Gbianami wasn't breathing.

Sarah flew into action. She started breathing for the baby. Over and over she thumped on his chest and blew air into his lungs. Despite her valiant efforts, Gbianami’s heartbeat was slowing down.

As Sarah fought to keep the baby’s heart beating, she looked up at Mary, who lay still with a far-off look in her eyes. Those who don’t know what was going on might think she was detached and distant. But the cruel reality here is that newborns die every single day. Mary had the look of a mother preparing to lose her baby.

But the cruel reality here is that newborns die every single day. Mary had the look of a mother preparing to lose her baby.

Suddenly, a little ray of light brightened the room. Gbianami jerked slightly, gave a weak cough, and then started to howl. It was music to their ears! He was going to be okay. Mary named her son Gbianami, which means “God is with me.”

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