Through the generous support of a family in the States Milagros is able to go to school. Milagros is a compassionate, intelligent, and confident teenager who lives in the Rio community. Her name means "Miracle" and often she is nothing shy of that! She was born deaf and grew up communicating with her self-made sign language. One of the things I love most about Milagros is her fearless ability to try. She will attempt over and over to communicate with me despite my sometimes baffled looks. Milagros is very determined. She knows what she wants and what she is capable of and sets out to do it. I like that in a person who would have an easy excuse to do nothing at all. About a year or so ago a family came down on a mission trip, met Milagros, and had a heart to help her. With their support she was able to attend a school for the deaf where she learned sign language and some trade crafts. Not satisfied with just this education, Milagros approached us a few months ago with a flyer from a cosmetology school over in the next neighborhood. We met with the director who was eager to take on Milagros with her challenges and Milagros has now been enrolled for several months. Just a few days ago I got the privilege to go with a co-worker to Milagros' school to see her in action. There Cathy Huffer get a trim and Milagros gave her mom some new layers in her hair. It is nothing less than a miracle to see someone like Milagros, born with limitations and into an impoverished community, grow, thrive, and pursue what some would say is impossible. Praise Jesus for His miracles!
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