Though Nito has to undergo more tests on Monday, he will most likely be blind in his right eye for the rest of his life. At present his doctors are concerned about infection in this eye which may spread to the other eye causing total blindness. This, of course, would be devastating. He was very happy to see me and we promised to stay in contact.
In our discussions he is very worried about the future since his seafaring career ( i.e. no: one source of family income ) is history. He is deeply worried that his daughter cannot finish her college education!
After saying goodbye to Nito and the Kozaks I thought of the apostle Paul who was shipwrecked on the island of Malta. They were welcomed by the locals with unusual kindness at that time and I believe that is what Nito is experiencing from his hosts today!!
