My best wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and those close to you!
I’m including here a Christmas reflection that I’ve shared. I hope it helps you find food for your Christmas meal
Update on María’s Cancer Treatment
I'm glad to share some good news on María's progress. After taking a pause in her radiotherapy and chemo treatment because of its physical toll, she re-started it, and finally finished the treatment cycle and is pain free. This is great news!
In early January she has a check-up appointment, and in early February she has an ultrasound appointment so medical staff can get a look at what the tumor looks like. This is the big appointment.
In the meantime, María has again expressed her gratitude for all of the support she's received. I will continue to provide updates as they come.
Update on the Christmas 2020 Fundraiser
Gifts and food supplies were purchased with the money and on Christmas were given out during a small Christmas program and door-to-door visits. I'll provide updates as they come. For now, here are pictures of the supplies that were bought:
Update on Christmas Gifts for The Infant Center
In November I received a request from the Infant Center in Magdalena, which serves both Magdalena and Chontal. I was able to forward along $200 that I had received this year from 2 donors, and the center purchased Christmas gifts for all 32 children. Tania - who had been in our youth group some years ago and is now working at the Center while completing studies in child development - sent along pictures:
I hope to post more soon. Have a great and blessed Christmas season!
Jerome