Stories

May 1 2011

Making ends meet whit a special-needs child

Some of you who read these missionary letters are well acquainted with what it means to have a special-needs child.

Fatima’s son, Yurgen Leonel, has cerebral paralysis.  How his mother watches over him with such loving care.  Without a complaint, she just faces each new day overcoming the obstacles in their path.

The parents brought their
boy to Costa Rica in order to get better medical attention for him than they had in their homeland.

For several years we have tried to help when we can.

This very week Fatima called in tears. She is struggling with transportation costs to get Yurgen to his special education classes.  If Yurgen does not attend these classes he losses some of his government provided health benefits.

It would be a great blessing if we could hand them $150 per month to help cover their medical and table needs.

Fatima’s husband is the only bread winner, but work is hard to come by, especially for Nicaraguan refugees in Costa Rica.  His immigration papers need to be renewed but the cost is more than they can spare even when it means a better possibility for getting hired.

This is what is needed:

A kind donor or several donors who combined will provide $150 per month to help this family with the extra expenses of a special-needs child.

By Kenneth Walker • Stories • 0

May 1 2011

Please help Ferdinand stay in church school

Ferdinand is nine years old. He and his mother have stepped out in faith and he has begun the fourth grade at the Autumn Miller School located on the campus of the Adventist college in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

This little boy is one of numerous children our foundation has provided for in recent school years.   This year we are still waiting for a generous donor(s) to help Ferdinand.

Ferdinand’s single mother, Sandy, has no other support for their living than what she can generate through door-to-door catalog sales.

A complication she faces in her struggle is that of Ferdinand’s health; the little fellow suffers occasional seizures.  He is part way through a four-year treatment plan with Valproato de sodio.  He suffered a crisis recently but seems now to be making progress with the medication.

He is a happy lively boy and one we sincerely want to recommend to our generous-hearted partners. The 2011 school year will cost $1,500.  Sandy is going to need extra help to meet the charges for books, uniforms, and school materials.

I am sure that they will also be very grateful for some supplemental food and rent help when this mother’s income experiences slack months.

This is what is needed:

1. A kind donor(s) to cover Ferdinand’s school bill  $1,500.

2. A kind donor or several donors who combined will provide $100 per month to help this single mother with basic living expenses.

By Kenneth Walker • Stories • 0

Apr 1 2011

Maria Jose Vindas

Maria Jose Vindas is a delightful girl.  This is her last year at the Autumn Miller SDA School.  Primary education in Costa Rica is six years, while secondary education is five years. 

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By Noelene Walker • Stories • 0