Friends, a family with seven children has reached out to our Fund for help.  The little ones are crammed into a single room with a leaky roof. They survive solely on social allowance.  But honestly, it’s hard to understand how they manage, especially with both the father and one of the daughters being seriously ill. Father and daughter. Barbara is a special child, she’s 8 years old and has an intellectual disability. She’s irritable and constantly needs medication. Without sedatives, she won’t sleep through the night. She needs home schooling, but the family can’t afford a special teacher. The father has a hernia and needs spinal surgery. But instead of going to the hospital, he takes on side jobs to support his family, risking his health even though he’s not allowed to lift heavy things. The mother works as a janitor through a social program, leaving her two-year-old twins in the care of her older daughters. Despite their efforts, the parents have to buy groceries on credit to keep the children from going hungry.  Tinatini, the mother, knew her future husband came from a poor family even before they got married, but she wasn’t afraid of the financial struggles. For her, love and understanding are what matter most. 

You helped a widow with two children, significantly improved their living conditions. Gio and Nino are rejoicing and celebrating Boxing Day! Teona will continue to need our support, she cannot go to work because of her son’s illness. Thank you and bless you for everything you do! And if you are feeling down because of everyday problems or unresolved issues, take a break for a second and look at our posts on Facebook. Or better yet, call any of our beneficiaries, and all your problems will seem unimportant to you in comparison with the problems of the person you came to help in the most difficult moment of his life. Our problems are nothing in comparison! Here it is – real grief! It’s in front of your eyes! And thank God for what you have. You are the happiest person in the world! Remember this and help those in need.