- [Narrator] Six yearold Few loved to learn,

but she dreaded going to schoolbecause of her cleft lip.

(Few speaks in foreign language)

- [Interpreter] Some kids said I'm ugly.

They made fun of me.

When I couldn't take it, I tried to hide.

Sometimes, I didn't wanna go to school.

- [Narrator] Few's parents workas rice farmers in Myanmar.

Ever since their daughter was born,

they've tried to save to pay for surgery,

but their combined wages of just $4 a day

have made that task impossible.

(mother speaks in foreign language)

- [Interpreter] Whenpeople mock my daughter,

I get so upset.

It hurts me when they laugh at her.

- [Narrator] Eight year old Mian

has watched her sister suffer.

- [Interpreter] My sister cry

when other kids make fun of her.

When that happens, Iwant to be there for her.

- [Narrator] Then, there areFew's physical challenges,

of eating and drinking.

- [Interpreter] She chokesand the food and water

spill out of her mouth and nose.

That makes me cry, but I tryto hide my tears from her.

- [Narrator] A pastor told the family

about Operation Blessing.

We quickly arranged forFew to travel to the city

to receive free cleft palate surgery.

The operation was successfuland Few soon had a new smile.

- [Interpreter] When I look inthe mirror, I feel so happy.

Thank you for changing my life.