From @FWMission ... Friday Story: “Hidden Surprise”

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Friday Story: “Hidden Surprise”

Meet Miguel, a 22-year-old who lives with his sister and mother in Nicaragua. He was named in honor of his father, who supported the family as a farmer.

One afternoon, his mother Juana found little Miguel convulsing on the ground, suffering from a high fever. Overwhelmed with desperation, Juana picked him up and started walking for several hours, for there were no medical centers nearby. She finally came upon the only doctor in their remote community, who diagnosed Miguel with a brain injury caused by a high fever that was triggered by an infection.

To add to an already tragic situation, Miguel's beloved father passed away, leaving the family with no financial support. Juana took Miguel and his sister, Maria, to the city, where she makes a modest living selling enchiladas at a bus station.

Meanwhile, Miguel stayed home with his sister, hidden from public view out of fear and shame ...

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