Kristina is a little girl diagnosed with Down syndrome and leukemia. She is only two years old, she doesn’t speak, but she feels and understands everything very well. When I come to the hospital ward, she climbs into my arms, and we just walk around in silence. Then she starts communicating in her own way and playing with us. Her mother prayed with us during one of our meetings and decided to entrust the situation to God—this is very important for everyone! We support them both spiritually and materially.
Another friend of mine is Oleg. He is seven years old and is staying at the hospital with his grandmother. He is a unique child—every time he teaches me all sorts of fun kids’ things, and I teach him to pray and not lose heart. He will soon need to travel to St. Petersburg for a bone marrow transplant. They are struggling financially, so we will be raising funds for them and will most likely accompany them on their journey.
This month, I visited three orphanages and formed a team from orphanage graduates. This was very valuable because graduates are more relatable to the children and can work with them more effectively!
Brothers and sisters, my heart overflows with joy when I see God’s work in the hearts of these children. Thank you for being with us all these eight years, for helping and praying. I truly need you!
Ministry in Omsk – Sasha Melnikov