Healing & Reunion in Colombia
In Colombia, this elderly couple was completely blind due to cataracts. She was without sight for 3 years, and her husband for 5 years because they did not have access to the cataract surgery they needed. Due to the severity of their cataracts, they couldn’t care for themselves or even see each other.
When they heard Medical Ministry International was coming to Colombia and was able to perform cataract surgery, their three granddaughters eagerly brought them in hopes that they could receive the surgery they so desperately needed.
After their successful cataract surgeries, the man and wife were sat next to each other. The gauze was removed from their eyes, and as they opened their eyes they were greeted by each other's familiar face. For the first time in 5 years, the man and his wife were able to look each other in the eyes again! They were as happy to see each other as newlyweds. They could also see their smiling granddaughters, who brought them there! The granddaughters couldn't hold their tears back in this moment of reunion, celebration, and healing.
Thank you to Allen Peachey, an MMI supporter, volunteer, and interpreter, for sharing this story and photos with us from his Project Team in Colombia. Praise God for the amazing work He's done!
Top left: Granddaughters by their grandparents’ side to support and celebrate with them
Top right: Granddaughter poses for a post-op photo with her smiling, seeing grandmother!
Bottom: The moment right after the gauze was removed from their eyes; they were able to see each other for the first time in years!
Meet Jyoti Kona!
We are excited to warmly welcome Jyoti Kona, our International Operations Director! With over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Jyoti is skilled in strategic planning, team building, project management, grant administration, impact reporting and ministry work. Jyoti lives in Brampton, Ontario with her husband and two daughters, and is passionate about serving those in need. We are happy to have her on our team. Welcome, Jyoti!
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Amazon Region (Hospital Boat Project): June 22 - July 6, 2024
Surgical, Primary Care, Vision Care (pterygium surgery), Dental, Health Ed.
Mexico: June 22 - June 29, 2024
Vision Program (Eye Surgery & Optical)
Amazon Region (Hospital Boat Project): July 20 - August 3, 2024
Surgery, Primary Care, Vision Care (pterygium surgery), Dental, Health Ed.
URGENT NEED: Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Techs, and General Helpers
Peru: July 20 - August 3, 2024
Vision Program, Eye Surgery, Optical, Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dental
URGENT NEED: Surgical Ophthalmologist, Nurse, and Scrub Techs
Amazon Region (Hospital Boat Project): August 24 - September 7, 2024
Surgery, Primary Care, Vision Care (cataract surgery), Dental, Health Education
URGENT NEED: Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Techs, and General Helpers
Amazon Region (Hospital Boat Project): September 28 - October 12, 2024
Surgery, Primary Care, Vision Care (pterygium surgery), Dental, Health Education
NEEDED: Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Techs, and General Helpers
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