In late November 2012, we were leaving Kayeng’s home after spending a couple of hours with Kayeng and his family. Barbara and Kayeng’s grandmother hugged goodbye. Suddenly, the grandmother began to cry. She asked Barbara if she could find help for Kayeng. Without giving it a second thought or consulting with me, Barbara said “Yes, we will do everything in our power to help Kayeng.” It was the nurse in Barbara.
The much anticipated trip to Bangkok began today January 22, 2013. Kayeng will be relieved of the excruciatingly gnawing pains that began when the bomb exploded in his face one year ago. A team of Bumrungrad International Hospital doctors will apply their years of experience to repair Kayeng’s breathing and reconstruct his face to look as normal as possible. We will find out if Kayeng will ever see again.
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Please take a few minutes to view this video that was made by Dr. Nattawut Wanumkarng of Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Nattawut has been instrumental in the planning of the medical treatment for little Kayeng Yang, a two year old who has been maimed and blinded by a UXO. Read related stories in Dori's blog.
