...whereas I was blind, now I see. (John 9:25)

What a month we have had, including a wonderful report from our Dr. Senthil Kumar and his success with a man called Mr. Karuppiah from Bethel Nagar Colony.  Mr. Karuppiah has been blind for 20 years--he had never laid eyes on his grandchildren, age 16 and 18.  He had never seen the many volunteers over the years who had come to wash his feet and hands and redo the bandages.  He never saw Lucy Williams who spent a whole day with him at Ramachandra Hospital where the surgery was done, escorting him from one office to another, sitting and waiting, and singing.  He had never seen Dr. Senthil Kumar who has come every two weeks to his colony to serve those who need him. They had done a major screening in the two biggest colonies for glaucoma and cataracts.  Six were taken for surgery out of about 25 found needing help.  The ophthalmologist didn't want to operate on Mr. Karuppiah, saying he was too old--why bother, he'll die soon anyway.   Dr. Kumar convinced the ophthalmologist with 2 hours of reasoning, " yes he's old, but why not give it a try:  nothing to lose!"  Finally, the ophthalmologist agreed.  The result was stunning.  He now has one good eye, to see with after 20 years!  Dr Kumar wrote, "he wanted to thank the unseen and unknown American volunteers who washed his feet, and who took pictures with him."  He had help in making a couple of signs expressing his feelings for those who had helped him.

Last Saturday, Ron and I were in Bethel Nagar Colony to see the computer teaching that is now taking place for young people in that Colony, thanks to Dell Computer Company.  They have provided laptops, money for a teacher, transportation to cover trips to and from the colonies. It was so inspiring to see many young adults and high school age youth so excited about this program being offered to them.  While we were there we met with Mr. Karuppiah outside the community center.  He was praising God, in all directions--all by himself.  I went out to talk to him, and had blessings placed upon my head, and "hallelujahs" in all directions. He speaks just enough English that there was no misunderstanding what he was talking about. What a thrill for him and for us, to be a part of this small (big to Mr. Karuppiah) Indian miracle.