A few of us went back to El Banano this afternoon to find Sadia, a little girl that stole our heart in February. Sadia couldn't hear and we couldn't fit her with hearing aids while we were here last time. But Doctor Jeneen got all the information and we went back to see if we could find her, and we did! It was awesome watching the expressions on Sadia's face as she started to hear the sounds through the earphones that Larry Warren was testing her with. The whole family watched intently as Larry made her a temporary hearing aid and fitted her for permanent ones that will be brought back to her next year.
Sadia had a hard time communicating because of not being able to hear her whole life, but her eyes and her smile said it all. She clapped her hands and smiled from ear to ear......sooooo excited at the new sounds she was hearing. Even a dog barking across the road caught her attention and at first a puzzled look, then a smile once she realized what it was.
We showed them the picture of the team gathered around Sadia in February, praying for her. Saul explained that we had prayed and God had provided a way for us to come back and help her hear. The look of appreciation on the family's face was heartwhelming. Even the children seemed so excited for Sadia as they began to talk to her and see how much they could communicate. Erma (Jeneen's mom) led us in prayer before we left, while Saul translated.
The work week hasn't started yet and I'm just overwhelmed at the way our Awesome God is at work. Can't wait for tomorrow!
