IMB missionaries Owen and Mila Stoddard moved to South Asia when their son Jamin was just six months old. By age two, Jamin showed significant developmental delays, but resources were scarce.
Years later, a speech-language pathologist visited a homeschool conference, invited by the IMB’s Asia educational consultant. Jamin’s assessment indicated serious challenges, and Mila worried they might need to leave the mission field. Instead, the consultant assured them that the IMB would support Jamin’s progress. The family partnered with the U.S.-based pathologist on a development plan, committing to try it for a year before re-evaluating.
Though often overwhelmed, Mila said God’s faithfulness sustained her. Each year, Jamin improved significantly, enabling the Stoddards to continue their work in South Asia. They credit God’s provision and generous givers for making it possible to remain on the mission field and continue their ministry.
Through our support of the Cooperative Program, our church helps missionaries like the Stoddards remain on the mission field while providing necessary medical care for their son.
Pray that God would continue to provide for the Stoddards as they remain faithful to serve in South Asia.