A TOUCHING ENCOUNTER

“The feeling that they care about us and wonder how we feel... and ask, ‘what can we offer you?’... it means a lot. Even if they do not give us anything, the question means a lot to us.” - Mehmet, 23

Following a devastating earthquake in Turkey’s Hatay province, Operation Blessing came to the aid of the affected people. They brought a mobile clinic as well as a team of volunteer doctors ready to provide medical assistance to those in need.

As they went house to house to serve those unable to visit the clinic, they came across a young man named Mehmet and his family. Mehmet was a young professional who had been deeply affected by the earthquake. He shared that after the earthquake, they had to stay in a sedan car, enduring the cold and rainy weather just to stay safe.

Despite the difficult circumstances, Mehmet remained hopeful. He found comfort in knowing that they were not alone. “We are building ourselves again, and this help means a lot to us,” he said.

The volunteer doctors also checked the health of Mehmet’s mother and aunt, who had developed skin issues due to stress and the weather. They prescribed topical medicines and offered advice on how to take care of themselves.