Every year, CNC tries to come up with a special Christmas celebration and gift. A couple of years it was new clothing and shoes, last year it was new primary school uniforms. At first it was thought that a school uniform was not a very appropriate “gift” but we learned quickly the children were thrilled to “look like everyone else” and not in tattered hand-me-down clothing. This year’s effort is even more daunting. CNC is attempting to provide dental care for all 50 plus children plus staff. Many or most have never been to the dentist. This care will include cleanings and fillings if needed. Many of the children have very brown-stained teeth (we’ve been told it’s because of the water at the home – over-flouridated?). In any case, it marks the children as being poor – and many only smile when they can cover their smile with their hand. In these cases we are hoping to have dental bonding cover the stained teeth. It’s a huge financial undertaking and we hope to be able to accomplish this. We did bond the teeth of one girl who has now graduated. The difference it made in her self-confidence was palpable. It’s important – and we will do our best to accomplish this.
The best part – the children are thrilled to get this as a Christmas Gift!!!! It truly makes us stop in gratitude and in admiration for these remarkable children. May God Bless them and shine His light upon them!
Merry Christmas One and All.
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