2024 was a year full of God’s love, but above all, charity from our donors. We are grateful for each donation we have received, because each one is an opportunity for our community to experience God’s presence.
THANK YOU FOR BEING THE ANSWER TO OUR COMMUNITY’S PRAYERS.
Here are a few stories of the lives that were changed with your help, together with our ministries.
Let’s continue to transform our community!
In August, we shared the story of Heriberto Guzmán, asking for help so that he could be operated on his spine. Heriberto is the only breadwinner in his family; however, his condition made it impossible for him to work. He was in constant pain and slowly he was losing the mobility of his legs. He was told by the doctors that in a few years or months he would not be able to walk.
Heriberto was deeply frightened by the thought of losing his mobility and not be able to provide for his family; nevertheless, he never lost faith that God would respond to his daily plea and prayers.
His wife and daughters, together with parish members started selling used clothes, selling baked goods, and selling tickets for small raffles to get the money necessary for the surgery; however, all the efforts seemed pointless because the cost of his surgery was over nine thousand dollars: an amount the seemed impossible to achieve.
After we shared Heriberto’s story several generous friends and donors cooperated for his surgery.
When Heriberto was told that we had the money for his surgery, he fell to his knees in tears, thanking God and the generous people that made this possible. His daily worry and fear were suddenly lifted from him.
He was deeply grateful to know that his physical pain would end shortly and that he would be able to work to provide for his family and play sports with his daughters.
On Monday, December 23rd, Heriberto underwent surgery. He was able to go home on December 24th, to celebrate Christmas with his wife and daughters. Heriberto is still recovering from the surgery at home, but he is filled with joy and gratitude for this Christmas miracle.
His oldest daughter, Emily wrote a letter to Santa Claus on December 24th, please read her letter below.
“Hi Santa,
This year I don’t ask you for anything because I already got the best gift.It was the best gift that my dad had his back surgery.
Sincerely, Emily”
Heriberto and his family are determined to pay it forward through service and generosity to other people in need. Thank you for transforming the life of Heriberto and his family!
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