The Gift of Sight: A Miracle

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.

But the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13

Aanand, a seven-year-old child from rural Nepal, wanted to play marbles with the other children, however he could not see well enough to play. The other children mocked him and sent him away.

As a bright child with a love for learning, Aanand and his parents had high hopes for his future. When he was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes, suddenly all that promise, and those ambitious dreams, began to fade.

Living in one of the world's poorest places, there was no way Aanand’s parents could afford the urgent cataract surgery he needed. They knew that without treatment, he was at risk of permanent blindness. His mother, Bhulli, said,

“It really hurts me as a mother to see my son suffering.”

Aanand had hopes for a career that enabled him to assist others who faced a future of hardship and unkindness due to curable conditions, like his cataracts.

“After studying, I want to become a doctor. I want to fix the eyes of other children who are suffering.”

Give the Miracle of Sight

As we enter this Easter season of prayer, reflection and gift giving, it’s a wonderful time to share our blessings with children and adults in need. Your generous gift today can give a child, like Aanand, the precious gift of sight—a gift that transforms lives forever.

 

You can be part of the miracle they hope for.

We urge you to prayerfully consider sending a gift of $35, or an amount of your choosing, to help answer prayers and make dreams come true.

When kind people decide to act, extraordinary things happen. Your gift will mean more than just better eyesight; it will bring dignity, opportunity, and hope.

To help transform the lives of more children like Aanand, please prayerfully consider sending a gift today by phoning 0800 77 22 64 or on cbm’s (Christian Blind Mission).

www.cbmnz.org.nz. Your generosity will bring the miracle of sight-saving cataract surgery to adults and children living in poverty. Thank you for your kind and caring heart.