Anjali Borah has had more than her share of difficulties. Her son, Vishal, was born with cerebral palsy along with mild intellectual disabilities. He was unable to walk without assistance due to severe jerkiness in his legs. In 2013, the community based rehabilitation (CBR) workers from Baptist Christian Hospital (BCH) learned of Vishal’s difficulties, and they began to give him therapy. Due to the faithful efforts of the CBR team, Vishal learned not only to walk unassisted, but to run. He is now completely independent for his mobility, which is such a blessing for his mother.

But also in 2013, Anjali’s husband died. The shop that he ran to provide for the family was closed, leaving them with no income. Having had training in sewing, embroidery, and knitting, Anjali wanted to sew for a living, but she couldn’t afford a sewing machine. She struggled to provide for herself and her son. Again, the BCH community staff came to her aid and purchased a sewing machine for her. In addition, they encouraged her to open up the family shop again with financial assistance from Joni and Friends. Now, Anjali has two ways to provide for herself and her son, and she is thrilled to be independent and productive.