My name is Sarath, and my brother’s name is Naveen. We are very thankful to come to an eye-care clinic (set up by a group of Christian volunteers). We traveled 200 kilometers to come for this eye clinic, and we are very much blessed by the service.
We were born in a Christian family. My father is a bus driver who earns very little. It is not even sufficient for our daily needs. We are studying in school. Many times we have been sent home for not paying the school fees.
All of the sudden we lost our sight partially. We were examined by the ophthalmologist, and the doctor prescribed us eyeglasses. We took our prescriptions to my father. He tried all his best to get us a pair of glasses to help us see better like other children, but all his attempts failed because of his low income.
We were not given much attention. Our sight was gradually growing blurred. We were not able to see things, and we failed to do all our schoolwork. The school authorities said that they would send us away from school due to vision problems. We lost all hope of getting a pair of glasses and being like other children, playing and doing all their work and helping their parents.
One day, one of my relatives came and told us about the eye-care clinic. My mother borrowed some money from our neighbors and sent us to attend clinic. When we got there, we were thoroughly checked and given good glasses. Now we are able to see better and go to school and play like other children.
Thanks to God who brought you (Christian volunteers) to India especially for us. When I was given the glasses, I saw an angel-like figure, but very immediately it disappeared. Maybe I have seen a real angel in your form.
Glory be to God. Now we are telling all our friends and classmates that Jesus has given us eyeglasses. Now we are regularly going to church and reading our New Testaments. Thanks to all the people who helped us in getting these glasses.
We are hoping that my father also will join us one day to the church. You also pray for my father. We are praying for you all.
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By Sarath*
*Name changed for security purposes.