“I have pain that deprives me from my happiness,” shares 55-year-old Tigaita.
Three years ago, Tigaita developed a painful swelling in her lower abdomen. She also experienced backaches and stomachaches, and she became unable to bend, do laundry, or dig. She visited a hospital, where she was diagnosed with an incisional sub-umbilical hernia and was advised to have surgery. Tigaita knew she could not afford healthcare, so she returned home.
Finally, she visited our medical partner’s care center, Holy Family Virika Hospital. She underwent a hernia repair surgery on November 9.
Tigaita and her husband work as farmers and have ten children. They cannot afford her treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 in funding, which covers all medical expenses and three nights in the hospital. After recovery, Tigaita hopes to continue farming to support her children’s education.
Tigaita is extremely grateful to Watsi donors. She participated in a ten-day prayer intention, during which she prayed for God’s blessing upon everyone who gives support.