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Nicauli
Birthdate: May 24, 2004 Nicauli is very curious. She likes to keep an eye on all of her fellow residents and watch activities take place around her. She loves bright colors and listening to music. She became part of the Mustard Seed family when she was 9 years old. Nicauli has cerebral palsy, limited motor function,…
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Altagracia
Birthdate: March 16, 2016 The literal meaning of Altagracia is “high grace”; referring to Mary having received the highest grace of being the mother of Jesus. Our Lady of Altagracia is the patron saint of the Dominican Republic. Altagracia was abandoned in the backyard of the Lady of Altagracia Hospital. There is no knowledge of…
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Baby Love
Birthdate: August 19, 2008 Baby Love is a fashionista. She is happiest when she has a pretty dress on and a bow in her hair. She likes playing with dolls and making them as dressed up as she is. Baby Love is intellectually disabled and has limited motor function. She attends school in Puerto Plata…
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Caroline
Birthdate: July 29, 2009 Caroline is a sweet and happy child. She enjoys playing with the other residents and loves it when she is the center of attention. She became part of the Mustard Seed Communities family when she was 9 years old. Caroline has cerebral palsy and epilepsy and uses a wheelchair. If you have…
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Jerry
Birthdate: January 23, 2015 Jerry has grown so much since joining the Mustard Seed Communities Dominican Republic family in 2017! When he first came to MSC, he struggled with mobility due to cerebral palsy. After daily physical therapy, he now can crawl around by himself. Jerry enjoys listening to music and loves taking naps. His…
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Brailin
Birthdate: March 27, 2009 Brailin is a rock star! He loves music and is learning to play the guitar and the drums at the local music school. Brailin loves all of his fans—Mustard Seed volunteers and donors! Brailin has Down syndrome and attends school five days a week. Brailin stays busy and involved in every activity…
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Gregory
Birthdate: September 28, 2005 Gregory finds adventures in books. When his caregivers are reading to him, his eyes grow big, and brighter. The pictures on the page grab his attention and he is engrossed. Gregory has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, limited motor function, uses a wheelchair, and is intellectually disabled. Gregory enjoys music, water therapy, and…
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Ruth
Birthdate: December 26, 2018 Ruth is the baby of the family at Hogar Immanuel. She demonstrates her happy nature by giving her caregivers frequent, enthusiastic smiles. Ruth came to Mustard Seed when she was 18 months old. She was born near the border of Haiti. There is not much else known about her history—even her…
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Juan Ariel
Birthdate: August 27, 2002 Juan Ariel is very musical and lights up when you play a song for him. He loves it when people talk to him. When you speak to him, he listens closely and his face and body language tell you that he understands. Juan Ariel is 18 years old, and became part of…
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Lupe
Birthdate: June 7, 1990 Lupe, nicknamed Chula, is a leader at Hogar Immanuel. She models her behavior after her caregivers and likes to check in on her fellow residents. She addresses them by name and talks with everyone who visits her home. She loves to have her picture taken and seeing the photos of herself.…