From Stella’s Voice Board Chair,
Brian Paterson
Dear Friend,
Being in Moldova with the kids in our homes and sharing with people about what’s being achieved there are two things I love to do, but there has been quite the interruption to all that lately.
Without going into a lot of details, my doctors, moving with what I can only call breathtaking speed, scheduled me for open-heart surgery. I am so grateful to them and for what I know is God’s guiding hand in making sure things were taken care of so quickly.
They knew they’d have to bypass at least three blood vessels, but it turned out to be six. As my doctor joked, I got the 2-for-1 special!
The good news is that everything went really well. I’ve been home for about a week now and I’m getting stronger by the day — thank you Jesus!
There are lots of things they won’t let me do for a while, and I won’t be able to travel to Moldova for eight weeks. That’s going to be hard, but I know it’s necessary. Meanwhile, other members of our team are working hard to make sure our kids have everything they need. I’m so grateful for all of our dedicated staff, both in Moldova and here in Canada.
Your support has never been more crucial. If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, the time is now! Thanks to you, they live safely in one of our three care homes — over 40 teens as I write. They enjoy nutritious meals, have good clothing, transportation to and from school and much more.
And because your giving allows these precious kids to complete their education, they’ll be able to embark on good careers, break the cycle of poverty that grips so many in Moldova, and not face lives of helplessness and vulnerability where traffickers and other criminals can prey on them. And of course, so many of them find the joy of following Jesus as their Lord and Savior while they’re with us — what a blessing and privilege it is to be part of that!
I may have to sit out a lot of things for a couple of months or so, but that doesn’t mean others won’t be springing into action. With all my heart, I urge you to join them and send the very best gift you can right now!
Again, I’m so thankful for God’s help and comfort through these recent days. And I’m thankful for great doctors and nurses stepping in to make sure I got great treatment. And I’m especially grateful to you and to all those who give and pray to make sure these kids have all the help they need. Please help today!
With thanks for all you do,
Brian Paterson