By Judy Weischedel | Administrator
Dulce was born February 10, 2015. Dulce's parents Brenda and Walter immediately gave thanks to God for the birth of their daughter, but were shocked and frightened when they learned of her cleft lip and palate. They asked in despair, why, God? How will she nurse? What kind of a life will she lead with this shame? We have no money to help our daughter - what will we do?
After hearing about Partner for Surgery’s work helping poor villagers like themselves, Dulce’s parents brought her to be seen by one of our volunteer medical teams. Brenda and Walter learned about Partner for Surgery’s Nutrition Project to deliver lifesaving nourishment to cleft infants, and our volunteer surgical teams to repair the birth defects. They knew they were truly blessed when they learned that the expenses to correct Dulce’s cleft lip and palate would be covered by donations from our generous supporters.
A Partner for Surgery health promoter traveled to her family home and evaluated Dulce’s progress monthly. The little girl thrived in the Nutrition Program and grew quickly. She received her first successful surgery for cleft lip in July 2015, and received her second successful surgery for cleft palate four short months later in November.
Brenda and Walter are so grateful to God for the miracle Partner for Surgery brought to their family. Following Dulce’s second surgery in November, here is what they had to say: "Thank you Partner for Surgery! We know God will pour out many blessings upon you this Christmas, and wish you prosperity for the coming year so you can continue your blessed work."
As she approaches her second birtnday, Dulce is walking and smiling. She is beginning to speak normally. Thank you for your gifts that allow us to change the lives of little ones like Dulce and her family.
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