Jefferson

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights

of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly.

Defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31: 8-9

Tatiana, Jefferson, Maribel, Geovani, Esteban, Ruby, Nathaniel, Nicole, Ramiro, Edy, and Casa de Fe Orphanage Director Patti Sue Arnold

At six months of age Jefferson rolled off the bench he slept on in his parent's hut in the Rain Forest and fell into the cooking fire. His mother was outside working and did not hear his cries. He was burned from knee to toe so severely that his toes were eventually removed. Six months later he was found abandoned and brought to "Casa de Fe". Due to his scaring he was easily identified by the local mission hospital that originally treated him for his burns.

Jefferson has had two surgeries to release the scar tissue around his ankles allowing his feet to drop down into a normal walking position. He is a normal well adjusted toddler racing around the house. He has never walked with toes so doesn't know the difference.

We often talk of God testing us with fire, I believe God has great plans for this small but energetic emissary who He has already tested with fire and came out smiling.

See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. Matthew 18:10