We are very pleased to pass on a report from Grace Care Center manager Diane McLaughlin that 11-year-old Tharshala was released from the Nowaloka Hospital at 3:00 p.m. (Sri Lankan time) on Wednesday following her successful open-heart surgery.

Diane and Daisy picked Tharshala up from the hospital and delivered a cake to all the nurses who took such good care of her. On Sunday she will travel back to Grace with Daisy where she will remain on bed rest for one month. Diane reports that Tharshala's spirits are high and that her attendant at the hospital, a wonderful lady named Susila, was "absolutely amazing." "We could not have done this without her!" Diane wrote.

Unfortunately, the news regarding Mr. Chandradasa (dubbed "Gandhi" by some of his friends) is not so glowing. Diane reports that he cannot eat, was nauseous all day, and seems to be getting very weak. It appears that he may go in for surgery now on Friday. We will post the next news update as soon as it is received but in the meantime please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.

Tharshala poses for a photo with (L-R) Daisy, Diane and Susila

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