This story comes from Robert of Giving it Back to Kids in Viet Nam:

My name is Le Van Tai. I am 42 years old. I was born in a poor family in the Mekong Delta.

After having a fever as a child, my legs became smaller and smaller and I could not walk. Later on I found out that I had polio. From then on, I move with my hands, just dragging my legs behind on the floor.

Two years ago, I came to believe Jesus. I learned to lift my needs to Him, and I prayed for a wheelchair. Not long after that, the prayer was answered. That day I was informed that I would have a free wheelchair. When I sit in it I have a little more dignity. I can move on the street without having to drag my legs! I can again live like others: see the open air, go here and there, earn the living and support my family. This rice harvest season I went to the field and joined other workers to do whatever I could.  I am not useless.At home, I do the house work.

All these things bring joy to my heart.

It has been 3 months since I got my wheelchair. With gratitude in my heart, I use this wheelchair to go and visit my church. I find much joy and meaning in life. I see many other people in my village who are like me. They cannot walk. But, they do not have wheelchairs. I pray they will get theirs some day.

Our Christmas campaign goal is 42,000 wheelchairs. Perhaps people in Tai’s village will get theirs soon!