We have received a special request from Los Gozosos this morning to raise funds for a medical emergency for Jonatan. 

Sweet Jonatan has been having repeated intestinal problems over the past six weeks. The doctors have treated him and sent him home a little better each time. However, even after being treated at the public hospital (twice), a trip to the gastroenterologist yesterday revealed a diagnosis of a serious infection and severe dehydration.  He was promptly sent to the public hospital in Antigua, in the hopes he could receive better care if admitted. Unfortunately, they were unable to provide the care he needs, and they sent him back home.  

The Los Gozosos team continued to advocate for Jonatan, taking him back to the gastroenterologist, who admitted him to the local hospital.  Generally, hospital stays must be paid for in advance; however, the hospital agreed to admit him, providing a good price for his care - which will involve at least six days of IV antibiotics and extensive testing.  

At this time, the estimate of his care is around $3,500.00, which will include the cost of paying nurses (two nurses working in shifts) to stay with him around the clock in the hospital, to advocate for him and care for his needs.  The cost could increase, depending on if his hospital stay is extended, but right now, we are hoping he will be feeling much better after a six-day stay. 

The hospital has generously given an extension on the payment for the bill, as they normally would not admit him without full payment.  So we are reaching out to our generous donors who already love on our kids so well.  All help is greatly appreciated.  Thank you!