Disabled No Longer
Loreen used to walk on her tiptoes, but now, after her surgery, she's excited to be like all the other kids.
Read MoreLoreen used to walk on her tiptoes, but now, after her surgery, she's excited to be like all the other kids.
Read MoreWhen Samuel was 12, he fell into a water tank, injuring his brain. The injury resulted in epilepsy, preventing him from finishing school.
Read MoreGuillermo, age 8, lives in the small town of Jalapa, Guatemala. His mother was in the town's park one day when she noticed that Guillermo was having a seizure. "Help!!" she yelled.
Read MoreAt birth, Javier was very blue and unable to breathe. He remained in a Guatemalan hospital for the first 15 days of his life and was eventually diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Read MoreBorn with club foot and deformed hands, Margaret started life abandoned at a church in Uganda. Many attempts to track down her parents or relatives were unsuccessful. They simply didn't want her.
Read MoreA couple years ago, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Ketty Adoc. What astounded me most was her odds-defying, horrific story of survival and perseverance.
Read MoreQuick fixes are not the norm. And true healing and change takes a bit of time, effort...and love.
Read MoreIn the book, African Safari for Jesus, Herman Bauman tells the story of a young missionary's prayer: “Lord send me anywhere to do whatever I can to share the message of Your love.” God’s reply: “Would you go to Africa?” His response, “Oh Lord, please, anywhere but Africa.”
Read MoreBiases and prejudices are often formed due to lack of knowledge, education, and exposure. We often base our expectations on appearances and environmental factors placing limitations and restrictions on individuals that often are unwarranted and ill conceived. I am no stranger to this behavior and recently had an opportunity to take a step back and have a closer look.
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