By Katja Foerderer | Volunteer
I wish to share with everyone a story which is very close to my heart. It is a story about a girl named Siti. She was born blind on 25 April 2001. Doctors has diagnosed her of having median cleft syndrome, a birth defect condition that left her face and upper lip, nasal deformed.
Siti was in the care of her grandfather from a very young age. Her mother was herself intellectually impaired as was not able to care for Siti.
Little Siti was sent to St. Nicholas Home (placed in Deaf, Blind & Multiple Handicapped - DBMH) at the age of 8 when her grandfather was unable to find stable work and provide care for her anymore. It was a painful sight when she just arrived St. Nicholas Home. She was weak, unable to walk, under nourished and had difficulties communicating.
Due to her birth defects, speaking and eating posed great challenge for little Siti. She could not speak and chew her food properly at first. Thanks to years of speech therapy and rehabilitation sessions, little Siti was able to speak more clearly now. As time progresses, she had even started to dance while humming her favourite songs.
Bubbly Siti have touched many hearts. Despite her disabilities, she faced each day cheerfully and with happiness. I greatly respect and admire her positivity and strength.
Transforming tears of sadness to tears of joy, Siti should an example to us all.
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