I can’t believe it. I’m back in LA, flew thru Customs (with 6 illegal electric mosquito swatters NOT confiscated), and my fingers twittering with excitement to tell you all about the last 2 weeks. With the sketchy internet..and ok, the fact that I leap outta bed in the AM to head out into the humid air and enjoy the city till wee hours into the night, there was never enough time to blog! So bear with me as I relive my favorite moments to catch you all up- starting with my Heartbeat Vietnam visits.
Two unforgettable visits took place within the first few days I got to Vietnam. I set out with the team of volunteer doctors and nurses to Khoa Nhi hospital that was about 2 hours outside of Ho Chi Minh. There I was able to actually see and meet the dozens of families who travel from all the surrounding small towns and provinces to get their children the medical attention made available on these two days. It was heartwrenching to see how many ways kids could be suffering with weak hearts. I’ve never really known many people with this condition, but after this particular day I could immediately see the physical signs of a child suffering from a congenital heart. Most were very thin and pale in complexion, and all had a frail, exhausted way about them. Here are a couple adorable boys who took a second to share some smiles with me.
Back from the Mutherland– I MISSED YOU GUYS!!
// March 14th, 2010 // Mai News, Vietnam
I can’t believe it. I’m back in LA, flew thru Customs (with 6 illegal electric mosquito swatters NOT confiscated), and my fingers twittering with excitement to tell you all about the last 2 weeks. With the sketchy internet..and ok, the fact that I leap outta bed in the AM to head out into the humid air and enjoy the city till wee hours into the night, there was never enough time to blog! So bear with me as I relive my favorite moments to catch you all up- starting with my Heartbeat Vietnam visits.
Two unforgettable visits took place within the first few days I got to Vietnam. I set out with the team of volunteer doctors and nurses to Khoa Nhi hospital that was about 2 hours outside of Ho Chi Minh. There I was able to actually see and meet the dozens of families who travel from all the surrounding small towns and provinces to get their children the medical attention made available on these two days. It was heartwrenching to see how many ways kids could be suffering with weak hearts. I’ve never really known many people with this condition, but after this particular day I could immediately see the physical signs of a child suffering from a congenital heart. Most were very thin and pale in complexion, and all had a frail, exhausted way about them. Here are a couple adorable boys who took a second to share some smiles with me.
I had the opportunity to be with these children as they received their full check ups, and spent time with the parents understanding what life is like to raise a child under these conditions.
Doctors shared that children suffering with congenital heart disease oftentimes cannot attend school due to their lack of energy, and the parents I spoke with shared their extreme appreciation for Heartbeat Vietnam to provide their children the attention and care they need. If you would like to support Heartbeat Vietnam, please visit my Razoo donation page here. Remember, ANY amount you give is double by Vinacapital Foundation, so every dollar counts.
I’m so happy to be back and can’t wait to share more of my exciting Vietnam adventures with you. I have SO much to tell you with stories about the delicious food I yummed over, my exciting adventures with my mum Oleeevia, fantastic updates with the prayer box while I was gone, sensational up and coming designers I met in Thailand and Saigon, inspirational convos with my dear friend Dave Gibbons and his dope dudes, and most of all- ahh, I missed you guys! We also have to catch up about the fabulous recent How Do I Look episode with Halle Berry.. ugh so do check back tomorrow for more. HEART YOU!
source: http://iheartjeanniemai.com/back-from-the-mutherland-i-missed-you-guys/
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