When baby Monserat was born, the doctor told her parents, “The baby’s hips are dislocated. Her bones are not in the right place and if left untreated, she will be crippled for life.” Unable to afford more medical care, Crystal came to us for help. We gave her the funds so she could take Monserat to a specialist. The doctor gave them a brace to put on the baby, telling them, “She has to wear this day and night, day and night, for a whole year. You have to make sure you keep it on her all the time.”
Baby Monserat hated the device. She cried and cried with it on, and Crystal’s tender heart was broken at seeing her daughter in that state. “God, please help us!” Crystal pleaded. She couldn’t bear to put the brace back on, even though she knew she should, and she stopped using it.
Soon afterward Crystal had a dream. In the dream she saw Father Thomas, whom she had never met but recognized from his prayer card that her mother-in-law had. Father Thomas was pointing to the baby, saying, “Look at the little girl. She’s walking. She’s going to walk. Look at her, look at her!” Crystal awoke with hope renewed in her heart.
When she went back for the next appointment, the doctor said, “Wow! This brace really worked fast! It’s only been 2 months and it fixed the little girl’s hips already. She doesn’t need it anymore. She’s completely well.”
At 10 months old now, Monserat hasn’t started walking yet but she’s crawling around with great speed and skill. Crystal is so happy and can’t wait to see her baby take her first steps, knowing that what Father Thomas told her will come to pass: “Look at her — she’s walking!”
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| Crystal and her baby, Monserat |