A Critical Need

Yesterday we received a call from one of our families in La Gomera. They were calling on behalf of their friends who have a 4 year-old little girl who has some major health problems and needed immediate attention. So this morning we loaded up and headed out on the 1 1/2 hour trip to meet with them.

When we arrived we found a beautiful little girl named Alicia. Her big eyes and affectionate smile captured our hearts right away. But as we spoke with the family, we realized that she was in serious trouble. She has kidney disease and severe anemia. In addition, she has had surgery to by-pass her lower bowels and allow for a direct flush.

The family’s needs are great as the dad works but only makes about Q.1200 each month (about $155.00 US). That would normally be enough for them, but Alicia’s medicine costs more than his salary.

The most expensive of her medications costs Q.116 ($15) per injection and the doctor is recommending she receive three injections a week. Our ministry cannot afford to pay for all of that, as the total would top $200 a month for all of her meds. However, I would like to be able to pay for one injection per week along with the rest of her medications which would total around Q.700 ($90 US). The family has said that they will pay for a second injection each week. The doctor has told them that she will likely not live without these medications.

If you would like to contribute some or all of this need then please e-mail me at daryl@hopeforhome.org. We have purchased a two week supply to enable them to begin the treatment, but we cannot sustain the continued purchase of these medications long-term.

I apologize for bringing yet another need before you, but feel that I have no other recourse. Thanks for your prayerful consideration.

Daryl, Wanda and the Crew