BEIJING - The number of children in China sickened by dairy products tainted with the banned industrial chemical melamine has jumped to nearly 53,000, the government said Sunday as it vowed to crack down on those responsible for one of China's worst food safety scandals in years.

More than 80 percent of the 12,892 children hospitalized in recent weeks were 2 years old or younger, the Health Ministry said in a statement posted on its Web site late Sunday. Four children have died and 104 of the hospitalized children are in serious condition.

Another 39,965 children received outpatient treatment at hospitals and were considered "basically recovered," the ministry said.

BEIJING - China said Sunday the number of children sickened by baby formula tainted with the banned industrial chemical melamine has doubled to nearly 12,900 as the government confronts a scandal over widespread contamination of the milk supply.

More than 80 percent of the 12,892 children hospitalized in recent weeks were 2 years old or younger, the Health Ministry said in a statement posted on its Web site late Sunday. Four children have died.

The ministry said most of the children sickened consumed infant formula from one company, the Shijiazhuang Sanlu Group Co. The dairy is at the center of one of China's worst food safety scandals in years.

Jasmine,
I believe that you are 1 month old today. I love you baby girl.
Mom

Thanks "Unforgotten" Blog....

I stepped into her room today
Knowing she’s not there
This waiting for referral
Is more than one can bear
But taking in the moment
I sit down on the floor
And dream of her here with me
When waiting is no more.

A little giggle fills the air
As I rub her feet
I place my hand upon her heart
To feel its every beat.
A song is sung so very soft
Her eyes begin to close
She’s meeting me in dream land
A place where love still grows.
My vision now is very blurred
The tears stream down my cheeks
I’ve dreamed of her quite often
Throughout these past few weeks.

Suddenly a sound is heard
The phone rings in the hall
Waking up I quickly pray
Please let it be “The Call”.

Tom Fisher© July 19, 2005

Song from a website....


(VS 1) Oh, be careful little ears, what you hear (repeat)For the Father Up above, Is looking down in love, So be careful little ears what you hear.

(VS 2) Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see, (repeat)For the Father up above, is looking down in love, So be careful little eyes What you see.

(VS 3) Oh, be careful little mouth, what you say, (repeat),For the Father up above, Is looking down in love, So be careful little mouth what you say.

(VS 4) Oh, be careful little hands, what you do (repeat),For the Father up above, Is looking down in love, So be careful little hands What you do

(VS 5) Oh, be careful little feet where you go (repeat)For the Father up above, Is looking down in love, So be careful little feet, Where you go.

(VS 6) Oh, be careful little mind what you think (repeat)For the Father up above, Is looking down in love, So be careful little mind, What you think.

(VS 7) Oh, be careful little heart what you love (repeat)For the Father up above, Is looking down in love, So be careful little heart, What you love.


Actions:
"ears" - point to ears
"eyes" - point to eyes
"Father" - point up
"looking down" - shade eyes
"love" - give self a hug
"hands" - hold out hands
"feet" - march in place
"mouth" - point to mouth
"mind" - point to forehead
"heart" - point to chest

I taught Children's Church today for the first time.. I had 4 year olds..It was fun and very interesting...If anyone has any helpful tips for teaching 4 yo, please let me know in the comments section.. I have them for 20-30 minutes..