Blessed by Generosity: Little Boy Can See Now!

Juan Diego’s crossed eyes started when he was a baby. His mom, Candelaria, said she has worried about it ever since. “The doctors at a health clinic told us he would need surgery,” she said, “but to wait until he was older.”  
 
By age six, Juan said he had a hard time focusing on objects right in front of him. He said, “I like to run and play. Sometimes I fall because I can't see well.”
   
Candelaria shared, “I worry that something bad will happen. I felt like I had to watch him extra carefully and watch for things in his path.”   

Juan Diego’s dad, Alex, works at a gas station while Candelaria takes care of their children. She explained, “The doctor said the operation would cost $750 USD. That's why we haven’t done it because it’s too much for us.” She continued, “If we tried to pay for Juan Diego's surgery, we would not eat.” 
 
Operation Blessing first met the family during a medical outreach in the community. We then arranged and paid for Juan to receive free surgery to repair the muscles in his eyes.   
 
Grateful, Candelaria said, “It was God that sent you to help us! We never, never imagined we would get help like this!” 
 
Now Juan says he can see clearly and can play without falling. He also says he loves watching TV with his brothers! He told us, “Thank you for fixing my eyes!”