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Felix In The Charity Ward
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Felix In The Charity Ward |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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Ten-year-old Felix is in the hospital charity ward, to get his tonsils out. He’s been told that he’ll get ice cream when the surgery’s over— He’s interested. At the same time his mother is approached by the hospital staff. One of their doctors is doing research on how broken limbs heal in young children. All she has to do is give her permission for Felix’s leg to be broken, and put in a cast. There’s $500.00 in it for Felix’s mother. Of course she gives her okay, signs off on the papers. It’s for the good of science. It’s a painful experience for Felix. He doesn’t understand any of it. Bobby |
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hiddensmiles Senior Member
since 2008-02-07
Posts 514at the beach... i wish |
good write but thats terrible and SAD JJ |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
Enjoyed... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks JJ, Yes it was. Felix found it rather annoying. Thanks for reading, and the kind comment. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Simon, Thanks for reading, and commenting. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
I got my tonsils out when I was 10 too Bobby... and I loved the ice cream! Thank goodness I didn't need to have any limbs broken while I was there! Felix has had to endure so much in his young life... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear RDB, Well, you know how it is Hon. Mom had to keep food on the table. She does it anyway she can. Thanks for your concern for Felix. Love Felix, Mom, and Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Bobby, this is really almost too much to bear. I think I'd rather have broken the limbs of that horrible doctor asking such a thing!! To exercise Christian love sometimes is really difficult!! And now there are those who hunt "ninos de rua" to take their organs for transplant!! It's a most horrible practice. We must love this world into change!!!!!!!! Love, Margherita  |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
I bet it was pretty painful...poor felix... ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
I can't believe it's true, how terrible... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Margherita, Street children such as Felix, and your "ninos de rua" are in constant danger throughout the world. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Angel4aKing, Yes, it was very painful, both physically, and mentally for Felix. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yann, This story is based on the URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5907667/ and on a scandal from the 60's in the Trenton, NJ area. Poor street children, such as Felix, are in constant danger of exploitation throughout the world. Bobby |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Bobby, you captured the saddness of a boys heart and eyes.... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear LeeJ, Thanks for saying that Hon, I appreciate that. The life of any child is a sad one, no matter what. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Bob, all broken limbs heal eventually, it is the damage done to the minds of exploited children that rarely if ever, get mended... John |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks John, I think that must be true. There is always a lingering bitterness. My wife who was badly exploited as a child has describred childhood. "You're always someone's slave, or their toy." Sad, indeed. Bobby |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
There is not enough money, nor could I be starved enough to make me hurt or allow someone else to hurt one of my boys... And yet there are mothers who would and do... Sometimes this world makes me sick! Tammy<333 |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is sad but despite what you say it is not the norm to be treated this way. My folks would have laid down their lives for their children as I would have for mine. I choose to believe that we were the norm. The sooner all parents have to pass a parent test to have children, the better. Joyce |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Tammy<333, I have too many faults of my own to point a finger at Felix's Mom. He wouldn't want me too. Felix says: "Leave my Mom alone." You know how he is. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Joyce, We don't now, and I hope we never do, live in a cloned society. All mothers are different. You have to play the hand you're dealt. Bobby |
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