Timba is eleven years old and has a huge, bright smile as wide as Texas and eyes that stream out joy. He is always happy to see you and never seems to be down even though he's been in the hospital for three months. Timba was born with severly clubbed feet; his toes were curled into his heals and his ankles twisted so badly that he literally walked on them. Timba has never been to school or played with children outside of his family because in this society anyone with a deformity is a social outcast. I'm sure he is a tribute to his family because dispite all the social pressures they have faced, somehow they have infused him with joy and confidence.
He came to Mercy Ships at the beginning of the outreach in March and after several operations he's taking his first steps and miraculously seeing his toes for the first time.
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| Hall Races - Yeah, I have to look both ways before exiting my office! |
Timba is leaving this week and everyone is going to miss him, but we are confident his future will be as bright as his smile!
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