Extraordinary Need. Extraordinary Love
As COVID-19 continues to develop and create widespread change to our way of life, I’ve heard extraordinary stories of generosity … of compassion … and of need.
Stories about people like Galina and Vladimir, a mother and son living together in Russia.
At first, you might think it’s wonderful that they are not alone, especially during these difficult times … that they can care for each other like we might care for our own children or elderly parents.
Sadly, they aren’t so lucky.
Galina and Vladimir are both severely disabled. They’re unable to take care of themselves … let alone each other.
Galina has progressive dementia. She was once a skilled language teacher and musician. But her connection to reality slips away with every passing day. If you’ve ever known someone who suffered from dementia, you’ll know just how heartbreaking and debilitating this can be.
Her son Vladimir wants nothing more than to look after his elderly mother and keep her safe. But he suffers from muscular dystrophy and is completely bedridden. He’s been as resourceful as he can, building pulleys and switches near his bed so he can open the windows or raise himself into a sitting position.
But despite his incredible will to survive, he still can’t get out of bed to check on Galina… or get food from the kitchen. Sometimes, Galina forgets that Vladimir exists. When this happens, he can go DAYS without eating.
Because of your faithful friendship, a Fellowship-supported homecare worker safely visits them three times a week, bringing food and essentials and caring for their physical needs.
But Galina and Vladimir’s story of struggle is not the only one.
The COVID-19 pandemic means the extraordinary people we serve…
… elderly widows
… Holocaust survivors
… disabled people
… needy Jewish families
…are more vulnerable than ever.
And it means we must take EXTRAORDINARY measures to ensure their survival.
Your sacred gift will help needy Jews survive this pandemic and beyond.
Precious Jews like Galina and Vladimir are suffering. For their sake, we are calling on our extraordinary community of sacrificial givers faithful Christians like you to prayerfully give as much as you can today. I hope you will answer the call. Galina and Vladimir need you.
