For the past two weeks we have been sharing a series of inspiring stories and videos as part of our annual partnership drive. As you reflect on these stories, consider joining our efforts and renewing your support as an Operation Blessing Monthly Partner.

KENYA – Little Lekini’s name means “small and weak.” And it was a fitting name.

Abandoned by his mother at a tender age, Lekini never received proper nutrition or care. At the age of three, he was severely emaciated, weighing only 17 pounds.

When Operation Blessing teams found Lekini, he was malnourished, covered in flies and so hungry that he was eating dirt. They immediately brought him food and vitamins, and took him to a local hospital where he received urgent medical care.

Today, thanks to the help of partners like you, Lekini is thriving. He has nutritious food to eat, proper medical care, and he even started preschool.

He is doing so well that the name Lekini no longer fits him. Now he is called Baraka, meaning “blessing.”

“It truly is a blessing that he has survived,” said Hellen Omae, OB Kenya staff.

Today you can begin having an impact like this on even more orphans like Baraka. Will you to live your faith in 2012 by partnering with Operation Blessing and committing to bless the poor in the coming year?

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