HELP FOR ROSARIO

When Rosario was born six years ago, after a 19 hour complicated labor, the doctors had bad news for Maria and Jesus, Rosario's parents.  Rosario was blind, unable to move and prone to continuous seizures.  The doctors did not think she would survive more than a year.  

 

Six years later, Rosario’s condition has improved slightly in that her seizures have been controlled by medication, but she is currently suffering from limb contractures due to lack of movement, and still needs 24 hour care. This is very difficult for her parents who have five other school aged children. Jesus feels lucky to have a job, but it pays very little, and money is scarce.

 

Rosario’s plight came to my attention through a fundraiser put on by the local kids’ soccer team, where her three brothers play. I went to visit the family and was immediately struck by their acceptance of the situation.  They simply did what they had to do with no complaints.

 

Among the many tasks they must do to care for Rosario, Maria takes her to Guadalajara three times a week for physical therapy. She has to take three buses and walk a considerable distance, all the while carrying a limp 6 year old, who cannot even support her head, and all the supplies needed for the day (diapers, pureed food, medical documents, etc.)  For a 9 am appointment in Guadalajara, Maria and Rosario will set off at 6:30 am and get back to the village at about 5 pm.

 

Our plan is to get a solution for the transportation problem.  We are going to get her splints and braces that have been recommended to try and help with the limb contractures. And we are going to help out with diapers which are a continual expense for the family.Her needs are quite specialized, so the equipment is expensive.  But I am sure there are enough generous hearts out there that can help Rosario.