HOUSE OF HOPE
BETHLEHEM, ISRAEL
JULY 2016
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'SERVING THE BLIND AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND PRESENTING THEM WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS'
MIRA: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SMILE!
13 year old Mira from Ramallah, living at the House of Hope since she was 11 years old, was born with Down's Syndrome. Mira does well to express herself by using simple words and some signs. Her teacher, Jackline, helps her with her pronunciation and some handwriting. Halimeh, one of the House Mothers, is deaf and so teaches the girls some signs to express themselves. Mira has gone far and can now recognize every single vegetable and fruit as well as many animals.
Mira is busy all the time; she loves to make puzzles, to paint and to take pictures. When outdoors she loves to play football (soccer) and is always ready to throw the ball.
Mira has a kind and pure heart, but most importantly, she loves to pray during the devotional time and she always asks God to bless the house and all the staff. She gives you the biggest and most beautiful smile!
Mira
ANAN: ALWAYS PRAYING WITH OTHERS!
Anan
Anan, born blind and with a disability in his right hand, has been at House of Hope in Bethlehem for the last 4 years; he is now 15. He loves to play outside, to participate in devotions, to sing along even when he doesn't remember the words and he always prays with others. In class he is learning some activities to better use his disabled hand and soon he will learn how to use the brail machine.
Anan is a great boy with a beautiful smile that he gives to anyone who talks to him.
MOHAMMAD: NEVER SAYS NO!
Mohammad came to House of Hope from Hebron when he was 8 years old and now he is a 23. Born with Hydrocephalous, he has faced problems with mobility and so he wears a brace to help him walk.
Mohammad is knick-named Forest, because he likes to go for trips and to swim. He listens carefully during class and is good at memorizing songs. Director George comments of Mohammad: "The thing we love about him is that he never says NO for anything especially food! Plus, he loves to participate in devotions and he leads us in singing."
Mohammad