From @FWMission ... Friday Story: “There Is Much We Can Do”

Founded in 2001, Free Wheelchair Mission is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing wheelchairs for the impoverished disabled in developing nations. Headquartered in Irvine, California, FWM works around the world in partnership with a vast network of humanitarian, faith-based and government organizations, sending wheelchairs to hundreds of thousands of disabled people, providing not only the gift of mobility, but of dignity, independence, and hope.

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Friday Story: “There Is Much We Can Do”

Mario (66) has long been familiar with the impact that disabilities can have. After serving faithfully as the pastor of a small church in Nicaragua for over 40 years, he was forced to retire when complications from diabetes led to infections and the amputation of both legs. He has also been losing his eyesight.

Now, his wife Selina makes a meager living selling groceries out of their modest home in order to support the family.

Their five children, ages 30 to 45, depend on them. They were all born with developmental disabilities, with the youngest two unable to walk.

Despite life's many challenges, Mario and Selina have remained steadfast in their faith and their love for others ...

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