By age two, Lorena was blind from a congenital illness, the central fact in her childhood in Costa Rica, also marked by extreme poverty, hunger and sexual abuse.
At the tender age of 14, Lorena became pregnant and gave birth to Tania. Tragically, Tania inherited the same eye disease and is now losing her sight. Lorena began seeking God, and today both she and Tania are Christians.
Despite the obstacles they face daily, they now live with the conviction that they are secure and loved in Jesus’ hands. Lorena asked the Bible Society if she could receive a Bible in Braille so that she could take refuge in the Word of God and not have to wait for someone else to read it to her. Tania asked if she could have a large-print Bible so she could join her mother.
Lorena could not believe the news that the Bibles were coming! How could this be possible that even though she lived in such a remote area, somebody had thought about her? This kindness gave her increased hope and the courage to continue fighting, knowing that God had heard her prayer.