His Father Cried in Despair

Three-year-old Khanun was born with a cleft lip, a condition that brought both emotional and physical challenges to his young life. His parents, Sambath and Kim Rotha, watched helplessly as their son struggled to breathe.

"I worried about my son’s health," Sambath shared. "His cleft lip made it hard for him to breathe, and his skin would turn pale. He would cough almost every day."

Khanun’s breathing issues were especially alarming for his father.

"I remember when the weather got cooler, my son could not breathe well," Kim Rotha recalled, his voice trembling. "He would choke and gasp for air. I could not stop crying when that happened. I didn’t know what to do."

As heartbreaking as the health challenges were, the comments from others in their community added to the family’s pain.

Kim, a carpenter, and Sambath, who worked in a factory earning just $4 a day, struggled to make ends meet. Even with their combined income, affording surgery for Khanun was impossible.

"I took him to a clinic, and they said an operation would cost $500," Sambath said. "I felt hopeless because we didn’t even have money for bus fare to the city!"

Then, hope arrived in the form of Operation Blessing. Thanks to the generosity of donors, Khanun received the life-changing surgery to repair his cleft lip.

"My son's surgery went well!" Kim exclaimed. "People now come to see him and even give him small gifts. Everyone says he’s adorable, and I just can’t stop smiling."

For Sambath, the difference in her son is like night and day. "My son no longer has a problem breathing or choking. He has gained weight and loves playing and laughing with his brothers and sisters. Seeing him smile every day just makes me so happy."
Both parents are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support they received.

"Thank you so much, Operation Blessing, for helping our son with this surgery," 

Sambath said with a smile. "Thank you!"
Kim echoed his wife’s sentiments. "I’m so grateful to Operation Blessing for everything."

Today, Khanun is thriving—a healthy, happy little boy whose smile is as bright as the hope that made his transformation possible. 

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