Mission World - NovDec, 2009
26.11.2009
I beg, have mercy
This is a testimony by Karleen B. La Fuente at a Prayer Rally held in Pagadian City, Philippines on October 24, 2009 where she pleaded for Fr Michael Sinnott’s release.
My name is Karleen B. La Fuente. I am 14-years-old and one of the beneficiaries of Hangop Kabataan Foundation founded and headed by Father Mick Sinnott.
I was born a ‘Special Child.’ My legs are deformed. From one year old until I reached five, I used my knees to walk. I was so glad to be enrolled in this Foundation. I am thankful to Father Mick. He facilitated my medical check-up in an Orthopedic Centre in Davao City. He wanted me to have artificial legs or prosthesis. If not for him I would still be walking on my knees.
The doctors’ recommended that I have an orthopedic operation and Father Mick unreservedly agreed with the advice and immediately, together with the staff of the Foundation, raised the money for my operation. For three months, I stayed at Davao General Hospital and another three months at Davao Jubilee Rehabilitation Hospital who made my artificial legs.
Father Mick helped me without condition and without reservation, so that now I can almost walk normally. As I grow older, my prosthesis has to be re-adjusted and repaired, and as always, Father Mick is at my side, helping me with whatever is needed. My thankfulness to Father Mick is immense. And now, from my heart, I beg those who took Father Mick - please, have mercy on him. Have mercy on the ‘Special Children,’ under his care, the deaf, the mute, the mentally and physically challenged - we are hoping that he will come back to us.
Please free Father Mick because we love him so much. Please have mercy on him and have mercy on us, we need him so much! Would there still be somebody like Father Mick Sinnott who would love and care for us ‘Special Children?’
Thank you but out of stock
We have had an overwhelming response for the sale of the Subanen Creation Christmas Cards. But our stocks have now sold out. Due to your generosity these Subanen women can now provide decent food, basic education and proper health care for their families and have a positive future. We apologise for the disappointment you may have in not receiving the cards you ordered.
No one predicted the popularity of these cards; the Subanen women are thrilled with the response in Australia and New Zealand. Next year we hope to have a lot more in stock. Thank you.
