Little YX was not quite two years old when he joined us.
He had just undergone surgery to remove his right eye (due to an ophthalmic tumor). His orphanage asked if we could provide the special care he needed during recovery and then ongoing care in one of our foster families.
After little YX had recovered from his surgery we helped him get fitted for an ocular prosthetic. Since that time, he’s been a healthy, happy little boy with boundless energy and curiosity. He’s in a preschool now, and will be starting first grade in the fall.
YX’s foster parents say he is a very smart little guy, who is sometimes “naughty”. He knows that if he can’t get what he wants from mom, he can try asking his dad or one of his older siblings and he might just get it anyway. 😉
Last month he traveled to Beijing to be fitted for a new ocular prosthesis, because his old one was too small. We hope that it will help him fit in at school and he won’t feel like he stands out for being “different”.
We are grateful to all who support our work. You are helping us to make a difference for children like YX, providing him with nurturing caregivers, a stimulating environment, needed medical care, and abundant opportunities for growth and education.
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