The beginning of a new year It is usually marked by celebrations and good wishes, but for many families, the greatest desire is the health. In this context, the testimonies of people who face challenges of health reflect the hope of a year full of recovery and welfare.
Marcia Mejía, grandmother of the four-year-old boy who was injured by a gunshot on Monday afternoon in the province The Seiboshare your pain and hope at the beginning of 2026. “The child is stable, Thank God. The doctors say that he only has to be under observation for five days and from then on they will see about discharge,” he says.
Despite the scare, the family maintains its faith. The boy, who suffered serious injuries to his intestine, is out of danger, although he is still in process of recovery at the Dr. Robert Reid Cabral Children’s Hospital.
Marcia says that the child’s mother, although still affected by what happened, seems a little calmer. Meanwhile, “the boy woke up and says he wants to go home. Cheer up, it’s okay“, he shares.
His thanks to God It’s obvious. The grandmother also mentions that, although they have not been able to return to El Seibo to investigate more about what happened, the police continue with the investigation, although without further details.
A testimony of struggle and faith
Another testimony that highlights the value of health In these festivities it is Josmilcris Pichardomother of a ten-year-old boy diagnosed at age two with esophageal varicose veins, a condition that affects the walls of his intestines and can cause serious bleeding.
“The medicine is with Propanolol, it is a 40 milligram pill that they sell in the pharmacy, you give 20 milligrams during the day and 20 in the afternoon,” says Josmilcris. while waiting for the medicine outside the Promese/Cal pharmacy of the Doctor Marcelino Vélez Santana Regional General Hospital, in the Santo Domingo Oeste municipality, and shares how her son’s condition has improved over time.
He describes that: “every x time they do a surgical procedure to tie the varicose veins so that they do not bleed, because if they do not have it, they may bleed.
Despite the surgeries and treatments, Josmilcris affirms that, for her, the miracle has already happened. “I already received it, because the Lord healed it for me,” he expresses with faithand adds that for this year 2026 his son will undergo a new surgical procedurebut what matters most is that the child is healthy.
“Thank God, they didn’t hospitalize me again or give me blood,” he says with relief. Today, his son wears a normal lifewith a great appetite and energy. “He eats like a man,” she says with a laugh, highlighting her son’s progress, who now enjoys a healthy life despite initial challenges.
Health, a precious commodity in the midst of uncertainty
Nairoby Martínez, mother of Karla, a nine year old girl who was shot During a discussion between several people on October 29 in the Capotillo sector, National District, he also spoke about his hopes for his daughter in the coming year.
“she is better, Thank God. Now he has a fever and a sore throat, but he is better,” Nairoby explained. Despite what happened, his mother maintains faith that she will soon be recovered.
Regarding her wishes for 2026, Nairoby revealed: “I ask God that she gets better and stops from there, that he gives her back her health my daughter and for my daughter to walk again”, making it clear that her greatest desire is complete healing of his daughter. Furthermore, she says that she hopes that starting in January she will be subjected to the therapies.
Although he is living this process of his life with his daughter and family, he expressed that he already does not reside in Capotillo and that the judicial process against John Lariel Báez Álvarez, alias “John 42”, accused of firing the firearm that injured the minor, continues.
The hemodialysis process that does not stop
The health will always be a concern for all people, especially for those who face chronic conditions, such as the case of Juan (not his real name), who spoke about his life partner, 64 years old, who since a year receive hemodialysis three times a week at the Marcelino Vélez Santana hospital.
- “My wife receives her dialysis from Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Although it is four hours, the attention is good,” shares Juan.
His wish for next year, as in many other cases, is that his wife can continue receiving treatmentand may they soon find a kidney donor to improve your quality of life.
For all these familiesthe health is the greatest wish in this new year. Despite the difficulties, everyone shares a message of hope and faith that 2026 will be one of recovery and healing. As Juan said, “the health It’s everything. You can have gold and silver, but if you don’t have health“You have nothing.”
Other relatives consulted by Free Diary They also shared their hope for the year 2026, expressing the wish that it be a year marked by health and stability. “We hope that this new year come without tragedies and with much health for everyone,” commented one of the relatives.
