CHINA – Although Zifan’s parents were ecstatic to learn they were expecting their first child, they despaired when they learned Zifan had something terribly wrong with his heart. The doctors told them that without an expensive operation, the child would die right after birth.
Surgery was out of reach for Zifan. His family is part of the oppressed Muslim population in China, and his father’s income as a restaurant worker could never cover the cost. While this story started as a tragedy, the ending was very different. What looked like heartbreak would soon become the story of a miracle baby in China.
With such a grim diagnosis, Zifan’s mother was advised not to carry her pregnancy to term. “But I remember an ultrasound where I heard his heartbeat,” she said. “And when he kicked, it seemed he was telling me, ‘Mom, I’m strong. You should be strong, too!'” Providentially, a woman met the worried parents and told them about Operation Blessing—and your compassion made it possible to provide the surgery that repaired Zifan’s heart.
But I remember an ultrasound where I heard his heartbeat,” she said. “And when he kicked, it seemed he was telling me, ‘Mom, I’m strong. You should be strong, too!'”
-ZIFAN’S MOTHER
Showing the Love of Christ to a Muslim Couple in China
This jubilant Muslim couple was astonished that Christians would come to their aid. “I didn’t expect a Christian lady who was completely different from us to help,” Zifan’s mother said. “But she was very warmhearted.” Through this, you helped to share the love of Christ with their family as well.
Seeing sweet little Zifan bustling about these days, smiling with delight as he plays happily, you’d never know his birth—and health—had ever been in doubt. This miracle baby in China has brought so much joy to his grateful parents, and it’s all thanks to caring, compassionate people like you!
