When I think of strength, I think of Dulce. A young girl from Guatemala’s Corredor Seco, her father didn’t have the financial means to provide dire medical care for her.
4 years ago when we brought her to Hope of Life, I would have never guessed how resilient, intelligent, and sociable she was! Diabetes and malnutrition robbed her of many things in her life— her vision, her joy, her strength, and even her own mother were lost to these difficult diagnoses.
Through Hope of Life, she has received surgery to restore her vision, training to learn to manage type 1 diabetes all on her own, and dental care to restore her beautiful smile.
When I asked her if I could share these pictures, she latched onto me with the biggest hug. Somewhere between giggling and sobbing, she agreed and thanked me… but it occurred to me that her thankfulness needed to be directed to all of you, too.
To those who support us, pray for us, and encourage us… thank you for letting us do the work God has called us to. You generosity is part of Dulce’s story, too. Truly, stories aren’t always as hope-filled as this one, but God’s hands are always ever-present over us and the amazingly strong Guatemalans we get to work with. As we enter into 2022, we are so deeply thankful for our friends, family, supporters, and encouragers for keeping us afloat in this crazy world!
What a heart-warming story, Whitney! Thank you. Bless you and Bryan and the kids for serving on the front lines of God’s army. Thank you for all you do. What a privilege it is for Misty and me to stand with you all in prayer and support.
Oh my, I can almost feel the hug!! What a beautiful miracle!
Thank you for sharing your stories and your heart.
I know, in reality, many stories are simply too difficult to share. And there are outcomes where a heartwarming smile isn’t the immediate reaction. And in that reality, I am truly humbled.
But without a doubt God’s hand is present in all you do. And His touch, though your service, has an impact often far beyond the immediate.
And now, as you raise your littles, what an example Christ’s gospel they have the privilege of seeing lived out before them.
Continuing in prayer and missing our visits so much!! Soon, Lord willing…