Can you imagine what it must feel like to be abandoned as a small child by someone you love and trust? That is what happened to Enrique, one of ICC’s children who grew up at the El Oasis Children’s Village in Mexico.
When he was only four years old, Enrique’s grandmother took him to a children’s playground. To most children, this would be a joyful occasion – playing chase with other children and taking turns on the slide and swings. Imagine the extreme turn in his emotions when time passed and he couldn’t find his grandmother. Where had she gone? It was getting late. The other children were going home. And still, no grandmother. Fear gripped his little heart. What could he do?Where could he go to find her – the one he trusted to take care of him?
Enrique spent the night in that playground wondering what had happened. Cold, alone, frightened, abandoned.
Enrique’s experience is not unlike many of ICC’s children. With their parents or grandparents unable or unwilling to care for them, they are left, dropped off, discarded as unwanted. But not in the eyes of God! And not in the eyes of ICC family members like you!
On that cold morning, someone with a compassionate heart found Enrique suffering, alone, and scared. He was taken to the police. After a thorough investigation and evaluation were made, Enrique became one of the first children to join ICC’s El Oasis Children’s Village.
Enrique was placed in a loving family at El Oasis and was supported by the generosity of ICC family members like you. He grew up at El Oasis, attended primary school, graduated High School and eventually received his degree in computer science engineering. He now works in a responsible position providing technical support within a major brand of convenience stores across Mexico.
What a transformation Enrique experienced! From being unwanted and discarded, to being loved and helping to support others!
When asked what message he would like to share with those who are supporting El Oasis, Enrique had this to say. “Thank you for all you have done for me, in particular, for my education, food, a roof over my head, and a new family. And thank you for providing a place where I could be happy. I thank God for all the help you gave me… I would want to ask you not to stop there. Please continue to support the children who are living at El Oasis. All the effort you’ve put in for them is going to pay off. And just like me, they will be grateful to you and thank you for the rest of their lives.
Because of the care you provide to ICC children, their lives are being transformed. And like Enrique, they are grateful for all you do for them. Thank you!
