7/1/24

Yhajaira grew up in Hogar Sagrado Corazon, along with her two sisters. Both of their parents have died. On May 14, 2024, Yhajaira was involved in a very serious accident involving a motorcycle. In Bolivia, it is common to take a ride on a motorcycle like a taxi. Yhajaira was doing just that when the driver swerved, resulting in Yhajaira being thrown from the bike. Unfortunately, Yhajaira landed on her skull. She suffered brain swelling and was in a coma for over a week. She has already had one brain surgery, and is preparing for another. Thanks be to God, she is actually making good progress and the doctors do not see any permanent brain damage. That said, Yhajaira will have to do at least a year of both cognitive and physical therapy.

Because Yhajaira needs serious care for her health right now and does not have any economic resources to secure it, Casa Nuevo Horizonte invited Yhajaira and her sister Maira to come live at the home as long as needed. Casa is also located near all of her doctors. We are helping to prepare Yhajaira for surgery which will likely happen in the next several weeks. We, along with a fund set up by former volunteers from Hogar Sagrado Corazon, have been footing the bill for all of her expenses. We have been blessed with expert medical support and guidance from Dr. Richard Moser of Solidarity Bridge. We remain hopeful and ask for your prayers and support for Yhajaira’s complete recovery.

9/20/24

We are so grateful to report that Yhajaira had her surgery and so far it appears to be a complete success. She is recuperating in the Mission home and continues to make more progress every day. Thank you to all who have been praying for her and donated to help defray her medical expenses.