The River of Grace Church

Sponsorship

Making a Difference

The River of Grace Church sponsors Hannah and Amy's care. The faithful giving of church members has enabled us to cover the costs of their accomodation, food, schooling and basic medical care. It is our hope that in the future we will be able to help sponsor many other children like Hannah and Amy.

Guo Shi Shi (Hannah.)
Age: 17 yrs old. (September 10, 1991)
From: Hunan Province, Yiyang City.
Hanna was born with cerebral palsy.

Ye Juan Juan (Amy.)
Age: 18 yrs old.
Amy was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. (OI) It is also known as Brittle Bones Disease.

Amy is a very bright, happy, and fun loving young lady. She has had little schooling and really wants to learn to read a write. Amy is schooled at the Agape Family Life house.

Amy spends most of her day studying and receives daily physical therapy. Amy loves playing games on the computer. She has a small flower garden she takes care of, and enjoys the outdoors very much.

In Fall 2007 the River of Grace was able to help raise funds for Amy's travelling expenses to go to America to receive a series of free surgeries which would improve her mobility and daily life. Unfortunatley due to poor lung condition she was unable to undergo surgery, however she received several months of intense physiotherapy. Upon returning Amy can now walk with a walker!

Amy

At one time Hannah could walk and ride at small bike, but the increase of her disease and lack of Physical therapy soon left her unable to keep going. Eventually she lost most of her ability to take care of herself and wound up just spending her days sitting in her wheelchair.

Hannah now lives at Agape Family Life House where she lives in a loving family enviorment, is receiving an education and better medical care.

On July 10, 2006 Hanna received major surgery on her legs. The doctors performed what is called a tendon displacement. She has a real desire to regain mobility. She is now able to stand once again, and we look forward to a day where she will walking.

Hannah