Since August, I have been working with a 3 year old little boy named Efrain. He was born with dystonia and basically has no control over the lower part of his body. He continues to remain moble, crawling around the house, and is super independent never wanting his mom to carry him anywhere. He has been super motivated to walk and continues telling me that he will walk someday , and he has already made great strides in achieving this goal of his. His main limitation is the strength of his muscles (flaccidity) and ligaments in his legs, which do not provide much stability when he is standing. He continues to lack some control over the movements in his legs, but the muscles are beginning to respond. Although he has a long road ahead of him, he is full of faith that the Lord will one day give him the opportunity to walk on his own two legs. I have really enjoyed my time with him and his family, they are truly a joy to be around. They continually talk about the blessings that the Lord has given them over the years. Efrain has 2 other brothers and a sister and they live in about a 5oo square ft. house that is attached to the church his father pastors. I have been challenged and encouraged in my faith working with this family and wanted to share their story with all of you. Please pray for Efrain and his family.
Also as a side note, through this relationship Paul has been invited to teach in Efrain's father's church. He will be starting a small savings group and teaching biblical principles concerning business in the church. So please pray for this partnership and for the Lord to use Paul and be glorified in the process.
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