Wife’s Christmas Wish: Medicine for Her Ailing Husband
A Quiet Christmas: Elderly Couple Faces Holiday Hardship in Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico – for Maria del Rosario Carranco Perez, the twinkling lights and festive cheer of the holiday season are overshadowed by a deep sense of melancholy. This Christmas, the 73-year-old widow faces a stark reality: her husband, Gabino Gallegos, 69, is bedridden, battling osteoporosis, diabetes, and memory loss.
Gone are the days of joyous family gatherings and shared Christmas dinners. Now, Rosario spends her days tending to Gabino in thier modest home in Puerto Anapra, a neighborhood on the outskirts of Ciudad Juárez.
“There are so many needs,” Rosario says, her voice heavy with worry. “He needs ensure, but it’s so expensive. I give him what I can – eggs, beans – as it’s hard to afford even a piece of meat these days.”
Their meager income consists of Rosario’s pension of around 3,500 pesos per month and a federal government stipend. This barely covers their basic necessities, especially Gabino’s medical expenses.
“he’s been bedridden for about a year now,” Rosario explains. “He needs everything – diapers, medication, a wheelchair. I spend about 1,600 pesos every week just on his medicine. That’s my entire pension,and the other stipend from Obrador.”
Fatigued and struggling to make ends meet, Rosario also needs medical attention and medication herself.”The Seguro (public health insurance) gave me some medicine, but they don’t always have it in stock,” she says. “Some prescriptions cost 800 pesos, and they don’t provide vitamins with the IV fluids.”
This Christmas, the festive spirit feels distant. “It used to be so different,” Rosario reminisces. “We would go to my daughter’s house, but this year will be very sad. We’ll probably just stay home. There won’t be much for dinner. All I want is for him to have his medicine and for us to have something to eat.”
Rosario is appealing to the community for help.She needs funds to purchase Gabino’s nutritional supplements, glucose testing supplies, and their medications.
“The money would help me buy what he needs – more medicine, supplies to check his blood sugar, syringes, test strips – it all adds up,” she pleads.
The family resides at Guachinango Street number 10909 in the Puerto Anapra neighborhood. Those wishing to offer support can contact Rosario at (656) 860-7407.
Facing a Silent Christmas: Elderly Couple in Ciudad Juárez Battles Hardship
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico – For Maria del Rosario carranco Perez, the holiday cheer is replaced with a heavy sadness this Christmas. The 73-year-old widow faces a grim reality: her husband, 69-year-old Gabino gallegos, is bedridden, battling osteoporosis, diabetes, and memory loss.
Gone are the days of joyful family gatherings and shared Christmas dinners. Now, Rosario dedicates her days to caring for Gabino in their humble home in Puerto anapra, a neighborhood on the outskirts of Ciudad Juárez.
“There are so many needs,” Rosario says, her voice laden with worry.”He needs ensure, but it’s so expensive. I give him what I can – eggs, beans – as it’s hard to afford even a piece of meat these days.”
Their income consists solely of Rosario’s 3,500 peso monthly pension and a federal government stipend. This barely covers their basic necessities, let alone Gabino’s mounting medical expenses.
“He’s been bedridden for about a year now,” Rosario explains. “he needs everything – diapers, medication, a wheelchair. I spend about 1,600 pesos every week just on his medicine. That’s my entire pension, and the other stipend from Obrador.”
Tired and struggling to make ends meet, Rosario also requires medical attention and medication herself. “The Seguro (public health insurance) gave me some medicine, but they don’t always have it in stock,” she says. “Some prescriptions cost 800 pesos, and they don’t provide vitamins with the IV fluids.”
This Christmas, the festive spirit feels distant. “it used to be so different,” Rosario reminisces. “We would go to my daughter’s house, but this year will be very sad. We’ll probably just stay home. there won’t be much for dinner. All I want is for him to have his medicine and for us to have something to eat.”
Rosario is appealing to the community for support. She needs funds to purchase Gabino’s nutritional supplements, glucose testing supplies, and their medications. “The money would help me buy what he needs – more medicine, supplies to check his blood sugar, syringes, test strips – it all adds up,” she pleads.
The family resides at Guachinango Street number 10909 in the Puerto Anapra neighborhood. Those wishing to offer support can contact Rosario at (656) 860-7407.