always smiling

this beautiful boy lost his parents in the earthquake. he came up to us at a gas station, and just wanted to talk.

his smile won my heart.

the best part of doing any relief work - in my opinion as a pediatrician - is seeing smiles on the faces of children despite their difficult and sometimes impossible circumstances.

i have much to learn from these kids.

and below is a sweet sweet girl - already babysitting little brother.