The Girl with 100 Mango Flys.
Saturday, October 19, 2013Dear Ruth,
I hope that one day that this will be a fantastic story to tell all your friends to gross them out beyond belief... Because really what's not gross about having 100 worms in your body.
Mango Worms out of her Torso, Rice on the right for size. |
The next day it was your head... I even tried to plastic wrap your head... Which to be honest didn't work very well and I debaited on cutting your hair... But I didn't I got 14 out of your head, this was a very difficult procedure I was not just able to grab them with tweezers but we got them out. And again got another 10ish out from other places. ( I did not keep a exact count very day, though I wish I did).
6 comments
Aw, poor Ruth and poor Mommy. I got teary just reading this :'(
ReplyDeleteI think your daughter is going to grow up with a strong sense of the love her parents have for not only her, but the world at large; through the documentation of the joys and trails as you form your family. Eagerly anticipate our visit to Ontario in winter!
ReplyDeleteOh, Jocelyn! How horrible. I can only imagine the way your Mommy heart was torn each time you had to cause pain to get rid of a worse problem. Bravo for your perseverence. Ruth is too young to remember this and all your love will cover over the pain... So thankful it's over. Now, enjoy your trip west and put it behind you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your post we are in Mozambique right now and some of the kids have come down with Mango Fly issues. it was nice reading about your story sorry that you had to go through this. Is there a way for me to subscribe to follow your updates?? if not that is fine. Have fun in Hawaii
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of you and your little baby girl. I don't know what I would have done. Both of you were so brave.
ReplyDeletePlease hepl me. My 3 year daughter has the very same worm on her body and really don't knw what to do. I have been taking them out one by one. What's the home remedy?Mommy what did the Dr say?
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