His Early Years... Our little guy is six and a half years old but only the size of a two year old. This is his story: Born in a small village, he spent his early years living with his alcoholic mother. In the morning, she would nurse him and then leave him alone all day while she worked in the fields. Unable to move because of his spina bifida, he received no other nourishment or care until late in the day. This is how he spent the first five and a half years of his life. When his village found him lying next to his mother's dead body, he was turned over to an orphanage. He arrived severely malnourished, with no teeth and pressure sores on his body. His feet were curled up like balls but have now straightened out and look normal. The extent of his vision is uncertain. He has cataracts on his eyes and most likely has partial (and possibly severe) blindness. His bones were very fragile, and his left leg broke one day during normal activity. His teeth have come in, and, not surprisingly, some are decayed. He has since learned to eat solid food and sing. Into Our Lives... This summer my mother and I went on a mission's trip with a team from our church to work at the orphanage. It was at this time that we met Little B. In spite of all he has suffered, he has a sweet and cheerful spirit. He loves to clap his hands and sing a spanish cheer into which he inserts his own name. "Ole`! Ole`! Ole`! Ole`!  ganara!" which means, "Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! I will win/conquer/thrive!" We taught him the song “Jesus Loves Me” – “Cristo Me Ama” in Spanish - which he sang over and over. One morning, I greeted him, and hearing my voice, he said, “Cristo?” (What a reminder of who WE are to represent and be associated with as we walk in His footsteps!) There are thousands of children like this, but God brought Little B into our lives. Lord willing, our family is planning to bring him to the States for medical help in September. The Spina Bifida Department at Hershey Medical Center is considering his case, and the testing will be costly. We will also need to contact an ophthalmologist and an oral surgeon. Kids in Action is accepting tax-deductible gifts on his behalf, waiving all administrative fees, so that every penny donated will go directly to his needs. Please pray with us for God’s provision for this little fellow. Thank you so much! If you would like to give, please designate his name and project code number:  Project Code: #08072702 Kids In Action Attention: Carmen Delgado P.O. Box 11344 Murfreesboro, TN 37129