Karushan is  a wonderful boy who has been dealt a terrible hand in life.  When he was 6 years of age he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  Unable to handle the problems, his mother left him with his grandmother, already struggling with her own load, including caring for her own mother.  Karushan endured surgery and intensive radiation which effected him greatly.  We first encountered the family in late 2005.  To help with expenses, we built a small roadside stand where the grandmother could sell food items.  Karushan was without many friends and unable to play normal games of childhood.  We made a point of visiting him often and taking games he could play by himself.  (inser photo)  He truly blossomed.  About a year later his sight in one eye started to dim and over the ensuing months he lost sight completely in that eye.  In February, 2008 we took Karushan to Appolo Hospital to meet with a private neurosurgeon.  The diagnosis was devastating.  His tumor was growing and the only thing surgery could do was perhaps keep him from losing sight in the other eye.  Crushed, as we are each time we face such sadness, we will nevertheless work to keep him as happy and loved as possible for whatever time he has left.