Battle Scars

Yesterday marked a parental milestone for us, as well as an unforgettable experience for Caleb.  While climbing a tree, he grabbed onto a branch not strong enough to hold him, fell backwards and hit his head on a jagged rock, leaving him with a nasty gash.  Not knowing the depth of the cut, we immediately took him to the clinic next door to the college where David studies. Thankfully, a local brother accompanied us to make sure Caleb received the care he needed.  The nurse recommended stitches, but informed us we would need to go to a hospital as the clinic was too small to perform these kinds of procedures.

In the afternoon, we headed to the prefecture hospital, again accompanied by this gracious local brother (with his newborn infant-in-arms!).  We were a bit nervous, being far from our familiar healthcare system and such, but overall it was a good experience.  After giving him two stitches, the doctor gave Caleb this stylish hairnet to hold the bandage in place.  Though not so proud of his "bonnet", Caleb is more than proud to have had his first significant battle scar. Thank Dad with us for his care and provision.