These 2 children with their grandmother are Prem Kumari (11, the girl) and Vijay Babu (9). Their names have nice meanings, Prem Kumari meaning "daughter of love" and Vijay Babu meaning "son of victory". Sadly, when the boy was just a baby, the father left the home after much quarreling. As a result, their mother committed suicide with rat poison. Many people have this poison in their home because big rats are very common. Their grandmother (the mother's mother) has taken care of them since that time. They have a big family, the great grandparents both still alive, and an aunt, who is mentally impaired but able to help care for the great grandparents. So there are 7 in their family, the grandfather the only one who is working. He works menial jobs, but they have been able to survive. There are also other relatives nearby, all of them relatively poor, but helping one another when needed. Prem Kumari is not able to hear. We had her tested, and the doctors did not give any encouragement or suggestions for treating her. We are continuing to pray for a miracle in her life. RHM is giving monthly food for this family, and will help the children with whatever extra needs they might have. Please pray for this precious family.
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