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"Gear-ing" Up For Life

"I am sad but proud to look after my grandchildren," says Gear's grandmother. "Sometimes I get very tired, but I feel sorry for them because they have no parents. So I keep fighting for them and looking for any kind of work."

Gear is an AIDS orphan. Both of his parents died from the disease. Sadly, that is a common problem in the Payao province. Gears grandmother cares for him and two other grandchildren, but with just her laundry business, theres never enough.

"Well we are short of everything, like food and school supplies," explains Gear's grandmother. "Life was very hard before, but when CBN came to help, it got much better."

Operation Blessing learned of Gears situation and reached out to help. First, Operation Blessing paid for him to receive a free medical checkup. And since his grandmother wasnt able to meet all his school needs, Operation Blessing provided his school supplies, uniform, and school lunches. Through their livelihood program, Operation Blessing helped Gears grandmother expand her laundry business. So now, the family finances aren't quite so tight.

"This program has helped me so much and our life is much better," Gear's grandmother says. "I am very happy that you came to help us, CBN. Thank you!"

Gear loves to go to Sunday school too. His grandmother says that with all the help he has received, he is now healthier, more obedient and more polite. It is your gifts to CBN that have touched this family a half a world away and restored their hope!

"My grandmother is the only one who looks after me," points out Gear. "She does laundry and its very hard work. Thank you very much for your help!"

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