Ronaldo lost his sight when he was 12 years old after becoming very sick. He became completely dependent on others. One day someone was helping to lead him across the town, but then abandoned him. He didn’t know where he was. A pastor was walking by and found him. The pastor helped him find his mother. While they were looking for her, the pastor explained the gospel and Ronaldo received Jesus. Ronaldo praises God because after he received Jesus, he was able to be much more independent. He could walk places himself, wash clothes, pump water, and do other things that he used to do when he could see. He explains it was a miracle from God. However, people in his village could not believe this and accused him of being involved in witchcraft or even lying that he really was blind. He asks that you pray for these people that they would know the truth, God is powerful and helps him every day.
One day he met another blind person who told him about the Village of Light School for the Blind. He started attending. He loves it here at the Center and is praying that he passes this year so he can continue to 6th grade. Ronaldo loves to weave chairs to make some spending money. He also loves to sing in the choir.
Shared by Lauren Lunsford
ABWE, Togo South Team 