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

This is Martin, God sent him to fill the holes left in our hearts when he took Richard home. Martin is 3 years old but doesn’t use his legs or right arm. He reminds me a lot of Tatiana when she first came to live with us and now she is running all over the house. Martin’s Grandfather brought him saying that his mother had another baby and could no longer care for Martin. They are from a village about 4 days walk to the nearest air strip. Can you imagine raising a special needs child? Now take away any rights this child may have to medical care, therapy and schooling. Take away all special rights and support groups. No computer access to search for help. Is this becoming more difficult? Now put yourself 4 days walk by trail, no possibility of a car or bus driving by to pick you up, from the nearest transportation that can then take you to a medical facility that may or may not be able to help you. This is the hopelessness that some loving parents feel. As you can see Martin has a beautiful smile. Although he does not yet understand English or Spanish he is settling in quickly. He loves to lie on the floor and play with the other kids and the other kids love to play with him. Praise the Lord for sending this ray of sunshine for us to love.