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NIGERIA – “I dance because I can see. I dance and I sing because I am free.”
Esther sang this chant with joy in her heart after regaining her eyesight and independence. Once again, she was able to enjoy a way of life cataracts tried to steal—because friends like you cared.
By age 60, Esther realized her world had begun to fade. Cataracts clouded both her eyes, slowly taking away her sight and independence. She could no longer manage her small business or even walk without the risk of tripping or hurting herself. Simple tasks like counting money were impossible. Her freedom, independence, and dignity were quickly slipping away. “I hardly move around even when I need to. I just sit in one place for a long time,” Esther told us before her operation. Her meager income barely covered her daily needs, leaving the cost of cataract surgery far out of reach.
Faith and Hope for Sight and Independence
She relied on her neighbors and children to assist her. But her faith remained strong. “I still believe and keep praying that God will send help.” And He answered, as she believed He would. Friends like you stepped in and made a difference. Joining hands with our on-the-ground partners, these generous donors brought healing to Esther and to 12 other people in Nigeria suffering from cataracts, restoring their sight and independence. “I can see now, and I know God has done it for me,” Esther said cheerfully. “I have legs to walk, eyes to see, and my joy is full.”
A New Life of Freedom
Today, Esther is living in the freedom she once only prayed for. She has returned to running her small business, now able to count money, handle goods, and welcome customers again. Thanks to you, Esther’s story did not end in despair. Now, every step she takes and every song she sings is a living reminder that your compassion is changing lives—bringing light where there was once only darkness.
