Cristian's Upcoming Kidney Transplant

Greetings from Coahuila, Mexico in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

We have made many friends during our two and a half years in Mexico this time, and one special family we've befriended is the family of Manuelita and her sons, Jesús and Cristian Vasquez Hernandez.

Manuelita and Cristian

Cristian will be 8 in May, and has had 5 operations since he was born, due to a condition he has called "neurogenic bladder." His kidneys are damaged and he is awaiting a transplant, with his father, Ignacio, found to be a compatible donor.
Since Manuelita lives in Tepeyac and her son's surgery will be at the Seguro in Monterey, she will have expenses during her son's 2-month stay in Monterey. She has to find housing, probably a motel but hopefully we can locate a family or church that will offer her housing for little or no cost.
This past Sunday, we had a fundraiser for her in San Carlos, about 12 miles from Tepeyac. After all was said and done, $2,000. pesos (or $160.00 US currency) was raised. We made food to sell, played games, painted faces and received donations from local businesses and individuals. But that is a long way from what she will need to eat and get around Monterey while her son is on dialysis and recuperating from his transplant.

Cristian, in front, at his birthday party last May

If the Lord puts it on your heart to help with this need, please contact me by phone, email or snail mail. We especially covet your prayers for this family and specifically for the surgery for Cristian.
Thank you for reading this. God bless you as you seek and serve the King of kings.

In His grip,
Toni and Bill