Peniel was born on February 24,2011.

Her life started as a struggle. Born to a drug addicted mother, She was sold on the streets of Bolivia for two bottles of beer. The police heard about this and rescued her.

She was taken to our Orphanage. Here she received love, and a family.

Soon after arriving we learned that she had a congenital life threatening heart defect.

A doctor inserted a shunt and her care givers Fidel and Charo were told she would only live for 3 months.

She thrived in the home and was taught about Gods love for her. It was clear that He was watching over her.

When she was 5 a doctor from the USA cane to see her He was with the Heart project from Samaratins purse. Although he could give a diagnosis her condition was too complicated to perform in Bolivia.

A few months later a couple visiting the home met Peniel. They brought her to the US and found a hospital that would do the surgery at no cost. On January 17, 2018 at the university of Michigan Peniel had her life saving surgery. She now is a happy healthy 6 year old with a chance for a full life.

Her name means face of God. When you look at this beautiful little girl and all of the miracles in her life you truly do see His face.