My young friend José Mario is pretty quiet and doesn’t talk much unless I ask the right questions. On a recent Saturday, I could tell that I’d hit something when I asked him how his family was doing. “Muy mal,” he said (“Very badly”). “My brother fell and broke his leg.” José Mario told me. …
Milk Program stories: 2 years, 17 pounds
At the ASELSI Milk Program, Chrisi works with many very malnourished babies and children every week. At the clinic, we help provide these young ones with formula or milk, vitamin fortified health drinks, cereals and a months supply of vitamins. We measure and weigh these children every month as well as assess them for any …
New Steps for Rosa
Rosa is 11 years old but she’s never been to school. Her father, Carlos, is a former drunk who accepted Christ and has turned his life over to following Christ as he works odd jobs to provide for his family of 7 children. Carlos and his wife, Juana, have another baby on the way. Besides …
Brenda’s Silence
Seven-year-old Brenda rarely speaks. When she does, she uses very few words like “mama” and perhaps a couple other words including her name. I met Brenda and her mom at a clinic held by a team of Texans at the ASELSI Father’s Heart Clinic a couple weeks ago. As an interpreter for the pediatrician, I …
