Aubin in Rwanda
When Angelique first held her newborn son, Aubin, she felt an overwhelming wave of love—but it was quickly shadowed by whispers from her community. “Your child is disabled,” some said. Others claimed he was cursed. In the heart of Rwanda, where traditions and superstitions often dictate perceptions, Angelique faced a test she never expected. But she wasn’t afraid. A midwife had reassured her, telling her that clubfoot was treatable. With that simple truth, she held onto hope.
From the moment of his diagnosis, Aubin’s parents, Angelique and Jean Marie, refused to let fear define their son’s future. The health center where Angelique gave birth referred them to Gahini Hospital, where they embarked on a journey of weekly hospital visits, casting, and the challenges that came with them. “The casting stage was the hardest,” Angelique recalls. “Traveling to the hospital every week, taking care of the cast—it wasn’t easy. But we never lost hope.”
Through every appointment, Pastor Josue, their parent advisor, stood by them. His words of encouragement and faith-filled reminders reassured them that healing was possible. “He reminded us of every appointment and comforted us with the Word of God,” Angelique said. “He restored our hope.”
Then, the breakthrough moment arrived. After months of treatment, Aubin reached the bracing stage. It was a sign that healing was within reach. “That was the greatest moment,” Angelique beamed. “Seeing my son in braces, knowing that his feet were getting stronger—it filled me with joy.”
Now, at two years old, Aubin stands on his own, his feet straight and strong. The whispers that once doubted his future have been replaced with admiration. His story is not just one of healing but of unwavering faith, perseverance, and the power of love.
“You know,” Angelique says with a smile, “even though I had hope, I never truly understood the process. But now, the results are beyond my expectations. He can stand with straight feet. Glory be to God.”
Aubin’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when families believe, communities support, and organizations like Hope Walks step in to turn hope into healing.
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