My Name Is Youssif

Youssif speaks English! Youssif sits on his father's lap and tells Dr. Grossman his name. Youssif's entire, heartwarming story premiers on CNN Xmas Eve. He'll have quite a story to tell us when he grows up.

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• Youssif
• boy
• iraq
• burns
• hospital
• CNN
• speaks
• English

[gilsonj]

I think a big test for him will be when he integrates into the mainstream with kids his age

[dallesandro100]

This kid is SO cute - What is going on with him lately? I haven't seen anything new since Thanksgiving. Have they shown any updates on CNN - There is nothing new on their web-site

[gilsonj]

takes time to heal betweein surgeries

[dallesandro100]

Well..they usually show you him inbetween surgeries as well. I can't wait until I see how he is doing. This has been a truly inspirational story.

[gilsonj]

I think a big test for him will be when he integrates into the mainstream with kids his age

[Dunthyon]

Brings a tear to my eye. I'm glad he survived the terrorists burning. Looks like your plan failed $h!theDs!!!! Good luck youssif

[amol211]

ياحبيبي يا يوسف يارب تكون بخير والله متابعه اخبارك وانا هنا بالسعوديه ونفسي اشوفك مثل اول ياليت نشوفك بعد العمليات عشان نتطمن عليك  وربي قلبي فيه نار وانا اشوف كم تعذبت اللع يكسر ايد الي اذاك والله ييسر لك اولاد الحلال ويبعد عنك شر الي ما يخافو الله

[2hard2getname]

He's doing great! I just got a letter from the Children's Burn Foundation with photos. He has started Kindergarten, the kids love him, and he looks really good. The Dr.'s are estimating he needs 12 more surgeries.

[dallesandro100]

Oh- I think he will do amazing with that. I am sure the other kids will love him. I truly hope his family stays here and do not return to Iraq. It would be a terrible sitation for them if they do.