Everardo is recovering really well, but a slight inflammation has persisted. His operation was a bit longer than anticipated due to the age and thickness of his cataract, and that has precipitated the inflammation. As a result he sees light, but nothing distinct as of yet. He continues to recover with the help of Cruz and he will visit his doctor again in 2 weeks. Some cortisone drops were donated and the doctor was extremely delighted to see these "great, good drops" added to his regimen.
His house is coming along famously! Here are some photos:
Yard before:
Yard after
Tear down old bathroom:
New bathroom outside:
New roof for bathroom to hold his new tinaco:
New clean area for cleaning up:
We have a few things we yet need to pay for:
$ 800 - new tinaco
$ 6000 - experienced labour for electrical, plumbing and cement
$ 3000 - paint (this will probably be a bit less because we have 5 gallons of white donated)
Please continue to purchase tickets for the Efran Gonzales painting. The additional funds needed are but a few purchases of $500 pesos of tickets - or splurge and by $1,000 . . . a really cheap Efran Gonzales painting if you win! You may have already purchased some, but I bet most of your friends have not so please encourage others to donate to assist this very worthy gentleman.
Thank you for your donations.