10/24/2026
We are grateful for stories like this from one of our associate teams Rock Orphanage Intl who do the amazing work of ministering and caring for these sweet children in Mexico. This is a story about a sweet boy Ali from a recent outreach.
“When Ali came to us, his life had been marked by neglect, hardship, and health problems. Due to the family circumstances he was facing, he lived with his father while his mother struggled with addiction. Ali and his older sister, Luna, would go from house to house asking for food, searching for ways to feed themselves.
Ali arrived without having received the basic guidance and care that a child needs during their early years of life. Here, we began teaching him hygiene habits and other essential skills for his development. He even had to learn how to use the bathroom properly, as the habits he had previously developed were a result of the difficult circumstances in which he had lived.
In addition to these challenges, Ali had a heart condition—a heart murmur. When he arrived, his face had a purplish discoloration due to his health condition, which led some people to refer to him as “the purple boy.” His situation deeply concerned us, as he was a young child who needed special medical attention and care.
Over time, thanks to God, Ali was able to undergo heart surgery. Today, it is a joy to see him running, playing, and enjoying his childhood without the same limitations he once faced.”
It’s boys like Ali why we continue to reach children all around the world to provide comfort and hope when they’ve been through tragedy after tragedy.
Thank you to everyone who continues keeping our mission alive!
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