Jumairi and her grandmother Marisol Luna live in Semillero, a barrio of Santiago, Dominican Republic. Jumairi lives with her grandmother because both her parents are in prison. Jumairi's father murdered her older sister and Jumairi's mother was found guilty by the Dominican courts for accessory to murder. At fifteen months of age Jumairi has not had any childhood vaccinations. Her birth has not yet been registered so she has no birth certificate.

Prayer Request - February 2005

Prayer Request - October 2004

Greetings from the Dominican Republic,

To date, Kenia's birth defect is undiagnosed and seems to be worsening. Her eyesight is particularly threatened. Please pray for Kenia's health.

Even though Kenia and Kelvin's father works full time in a jeans factory, travel costs are prohibitive and there is no health insurance to cover the costs of sophisticated medical care. Please pray that their family will be able to find the means to take Kenia to Santo Domingo for further testing and advanced treatment.

Prayer Request - August 2004

Praise - Yaeris Martinez

Yaeris' behavior problems required professional help so he was referred to a neurologist and psychiatrist through the Community Based Rehabilitation program. Yaeris is now taking prescription medicine and his behavior has improved significantly. He is still receiving individual support at the school for special education, but Yaeris' teacher said he will soon be ready to be part of the regular class. Please keepYaeris and his family in your prayers.

Prayer Request - February 3, 2004

Greetings from the Dominican Republic,

Prayer Request - December 8, 2003

Good morning from Haiti!

We are pleased to report this morning very little effect from tropical storm Odette here in Port-au-Prince. We received a little rain on Saturday, but that has been all here. We do pray, however, for other areas that were much more affected than we were.

Prayer and Praise

Prayer Request - December 1, 2003

Good Morning from Haiti!

As we begin this season of preparation for Christmas, the decorations are beginning to appear, and thoughts are turning toward the celebrations of the holidays. Here at Grace, we celebrate each day - the gifts of health and hope for our children! And we thank you for your prayers!!

Prayer and Praise

Prayer Request - November 25, 2003

Greetings from Grace Children's Hospital!

The children greet you today from the midst of their Christmas preparations! As we are some distance from many of you, we need to prepare early in order to be able to send our greetings and Christmas wishes. So the children are covered in glue and glitter - happily preparing for Pere Noel!