Greetings from Eugene and Rita and their baby Alex who is doing better. He received a laser treatment on the tumor. The first time Rita came with him to Omsk and told us about the situation in which they found themselves was the following: “Alex is not an ordinary child. We arrived at the meeting in a small village for the first time in our life. We were found by a woman and begged us to take an abandoned, exhausted, six-month-old baby. We agreed to adopt him, and he was given to us without any documents, we examined him and treated him for allergies. Two months later, we learned that Alex has cancer in both eyes and that most likely he will die, and at best he will be blind.
We prayed that God would open the hearts of the doctors and now we are at the clinic in Moscow. Many people united in order to help us, brothers and sisters from overseas prayed for him and started to collect money for treatment. Who is this boy? I have the answer: “He is my salvation, he taught me not to think about myself, but to trust God and to appreciate life, he is very special.” Brothers and sisters, thank you for your participation and prayers!”
We are waiting for the tests that will show the size of the tumor in the left eye. Further treatment depends on the results. The best case would be that this observation would take place until he is five years old. But it is necessary to replace the artificial right eye regularly since his head is growing. I sincerely thank you for your prayers and financial participation in Alex’s life! This is a long-term treatment and there are high expenses associated with it, we really need your help and care! I believe he is our common blessing!
Christmas is coming soon, and we are preparing a holiday for the children. Today I spoke with the head of the department, we were allowed to donate children’s bibles. There will also be gifts and a Christmas show, where we will, even more, get socialize with the children and their parents!
Ministry in Omsk – Alexander Melnikov