Julia Wofford is a Masters of Occupational Therapy Student from the University of New Mexico. After raising her four children working as a high school math and Spanish teacher, she served for two years as a volunteer in the Amazon basin of Ecuador planting churches among the indigenous Quichua people. On her return to the United States, she began the journey to becoming an occupational therapist to work with marginalized populations both at home and abroad. The opportunity to partner with GOT ministries for fieldwork was a natural step forward in her ability to serve the indigenous peoples of Latin America.
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Santiago joined the GOT Ministries caseload in the fall of 2017. When he first came to see us, the tension in his muscles did not allow him much range of mobility. He did not play with toys or interact with people. Through occupational therapy with GOT Ministries, Santiago gained range of movement and began to reach out for toys. He started feeding himself and he and his family began to learn to use his wheelchair. Not too long after GOT Ministries started working with Santiago, his family's home burned down. The family has struggled to regain their home over the past year. Additionally, the father has been out of work recently. Making sure Santiago receives the nutrition he needs is challenging. He is in a nutrition center right now to help with this challenge. To be away from his family is hard, but we are grateful he is receiving the nutrition he needs to grow and develop. We are also excited to hear the family may be able to build a new home soon! Thank you so much to all of our supporters!!
YOU make this work possible and YOU make a difference in the lives of the children and families in Guatemala!! Please join us in empowering and serving children with disabilities in Guatemala by becoming a therapy sponsor today!! Julia Wofford is a Masters of Occupational Therapy Student from the University of New Mexico. After raising her four children working as a high school math and Spanish teacher, she served for two years as a volunteer in the Amazon basin of Ecuador planting churches among the indigenous Quichua people. On her return to the United States, she began the journey to becoming an occupational therapist to work with marginalized populations both at home and abroad. The opportunity to partner with GOT ministries for fieldwork was a natural step forward in her ability to serve the indigenous peoples of Latin America. Megan and Abigail met Calixto at 18 months old through a referral from a missionary in Santa Maria de Jesus. Born cross-eyed, he was unable to see at birth and had spent a lot of time on his back. The mission organization funded a neurology appointment for him and GOT began serving him and his family through occupational therapy. His vision is improving, as well as his potential for development. He likes bright lights and began reaching out and kicking more! Today we celebrate because Calixto is WALKING!!! After just a few months of therapy and encouragement for his family, Calixto is developing and leaning into his potential. Excited about Calixto's potential, his mom implements therapy techniques learned in his sessions with Abigail in the home! Calixto began walking and is moving forward in his development. The smile on his mom's face reminds us of the reason we serve these families. We love to see hope shine through. GOT Ministries is so excited for this little boy and his family!! Thank you so much to all of our supporters!!
YOU make this work possible and YOU make a difference in the lives of the children and families in Guatemala!! Please join us in empowering and serving children with disabilities in Guatemala by becoming a therapy sponsor today!! |
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