No More Guilt from the Birth of Her Daughter

When 22-year-old Weriani (Wearyi-ahni) gave birth to her daughter at home, she wasn’t prepared for what she saw: Her baby had been born with a cleft lip.  

“I blamed myself for what happened to my daughter.” Weriani states. 

“During pregnancy, I continued doing heavy work. If I hadn’t done that, maybe she wouldn’t have been born with a cleft lip.”

Weriani said she worried every day about what her daughter’s life would be like as she grew up. 

“I knew she would be bullied at school because her lip looks different. As a mom, I wondered how could I get surgery for her.” She continues tearfully. 

Their neighbor’s comments in Indonesia where they live didn’t help her anxiety.  

“Sometimes, people would ask why our child was like that. I did not have any answers.  So I blamed myself.” 

Weriani’s husband Destaman (Des-ta-man) said his small income from collecting rubber would never be enough to pay for his daughter’s surgery.  

“I collect rubber from trees every day but only earn about 15 dollars a month.” Destaman admits. 

Then a relative told them about Operation Blessing.  Thanks to YOU we provided for Aswin to receive free surgery to repair her cleft lip.  That surgery was successful. 

“I am so delighted by how my daughter is doing now! She always has a sweet smile. I feel very happy with her condition now. “ Weriani says with a smile. 

“I no longer worry about my child being bullied now “ Destaman adds on. 
Weriani and Destaman said for the first time they have hope for their daughter’s future. 

“Thank you to the people who support Operation Blessing! You gave us something we could never give to our daughter! May the Lord Jesus bless you for your kindness.” He concludes.