Today brings our next adventure in León Mexico. We are visiting the workplace of Victor and his family.

Victor has a condition that his body does not produce calcium and so he is losing his ability to use his extremities. He has lost 5 inches in height and will continue to have his spine and bones in his legs curve. Within the last few months he received a wheelchair from Chair The Hope so that he can continue to make insoles for shoes and help make money for his family.

Chuyita lives in an area where you do not leave a parked car outside without someone watching it as theft is a problem. The walk is only 10 minutes but we are avoiding huge potholes, large rocks, sewer streams, and motorcycles.

Nathan and I sat on either side of Chuyita with her mother sitting next to me. The church is open to the outside with a roof, so an occasional dog walks between the benched and catches a few pets from the children. Nate holds her hand throughout most of the service and I caught him blowing air into his cheeks to make her giggle.

This wheelchair allows the Lopez family to worship together. Religion is a special part of our family’s life. I couldn’t image not being able to have one of my children attend church with us because carrying them was too challenging. I am grateful and honored to witness the pure love of a mother and her passion to teach her daughter that God is an important part of her life.

Today I witnessed a young nine year old boy that is so loved by all of his classmates. He pushes from the class to the playground, to lunch, and even played basketball with all of his amigos. His teacher told me that after Tonito received his wheelchair his grades improved, his reading ability increased, and he is now a leader in his classroom.

A $150 WHEELCHAIR CAN CHANGE NOT ONLY A LIFE, BUT CAN CHANGE A FAMILY, A SCHOOL, AND A COMMUNITY!

I watched throughout the day with tears in my eyes as I saw hope, love, and independence.

I challenge you to find the little things in life that can make a difference.