Nai: 10th November 1997-15th November 2008
17 Nov 2008 08:08 am
We are very sad to announce that Nai, from the Camillian Centre, died on the 15th November 2008 of AIDS-related illnesses. He had been in hospital in Bangkok for 39 days. He was 11 years old.
Nai arrived at the Camillian Center on 31 January 2008. He was abandoned by his mother when he was a few months old, and neighbours looked after him without knowing he was HIV positive.
When he started showing symptoms of AIDS, he was rejected and suffered discrimination. He ran away and travelled 450km to stay with an old family friend. Seeing his condition, the lady took him to the local hospital and abandoned him there.
When he arrived at the Camillian Center, referred by the hospital, he was in a very bad state. So many of his vital organs were damaged, especially his liver. His CD4 count was 9, which indicates a very low immune system. Nai was very ill and his condition was deteriorating.
However over the next few months he responded well to medication, and was able to play with our children and enjoy the activities at the Centre. He put on weight and started to smile.
Two months ago he got a new infection, a variant form of tubercolis. It didn't respond even to the best medication given by a team of specialists from Chulalonkorn hospital.
Our teachers stayed with him in turn at the hospital. He passed away on the 15th November.
His body is back at the Centre and will be cremated on the 17th November. He is sleeping on a cushion of beautiful flowers and looks like a little angel.
The Camillian Centre asks you to prayer for Nai and for all of the children at this very difficult time.
posted by Anon at 18th November 2008
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GOD BLESS NAI
posted by Anon at 18th November 2008
Nai Rest in Peace
When love is lost, do not bow your head in sadness;
instead keep your head up high and gaze into heaven
for that is where your broken heart has been sent to heal.
posted by Anon at 20th November 2008
I ask Jesus to embrace the soul of Nai close to His loving breast and to comfort all of Nai's friends and carers. I also give thanks to the Lord for the care Nai was given in His final days and for all the good work done by the Centre.
Eternal rest, give unto him O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Amen.