Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital

 

This hospital is right across the street from the Temple - and the Africa South Area is behind the Temple.  Elder and Sister Johnson are friends who are serving in the Johannesburg Mission about 6 hours away.  They called us on Sunday evening - a young sister from their Ward had a baby with a hole in her spine and was brought to the hospital.  They told us the mother needed some help - toothbrush, clothes, etc.  We were happy to gather a few things and get them to her the next day.
This is Thegofatso Mkhandwane and her new baby Masego - means 'lucky'!  The baby had surgery and is doing well - she tells us. We were so happy to be able to be of service to her.  

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