Brother John has a long relationship with the new Deaf School

John Taylor writes that he has determined he will only be able to wear polo shirts when it comes to Alfredo, Mariana and Josue.  He has been popping the buttons off his shirts, swelling up in being proud of the Salinas family for their vision, positive action and perseverance in moving ahead in the work God has given them to do.

Just when John thought his chest could swell no more, a new discovery puts the practicality of wearing buttoned shirts at practically nil.  Mariana not only has nine deaf students who live and study at the meagre facilities they now occupy, she also sees another ten students with varying physical and mental disabilities. This includes seven with Down's Syndrome.  These students come to her once a week, or once a month, depending on the distance they have to be brought by their parents or guardians.  Without the help needed to care daily for these extreme cases, Mariana can only work with them on an out-student basis.

Readers may not be aware that Alfredo and Mariana have a son, Josue, born deaf, and Christian, another son born with Down's Syndrome.  What a marvellous couple the Salina's are, that God should entrust to them two children with such diverse and life altering impediments. These two children served to challenge the couple to reach beyond their own difficulties and change for the better the lives of other children and families. 

Alfredo, Mariana, and now Josue, offering bright hope for so many others, deserve all the help they can receive in order to realize this monumental ministry God has given them to do.
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