Baby In Russia Gets Abandoned By His Mother After He Suffers A Terrible Accident In The Hospital
February 11, 2020
Soon after birth, a terrible accident left Matvey Zakharenko, a baby in Russia, with severe burns all over his body. And though his biological mother no longer wanted him, God already knew a special angel who did!
In 2014, a 19-year-old gave birth to a baby boy named Matvey Zakharenko. The joyful newborn boy was perfectly healthy aside from a touch of jaundice.
RELATED: Heroic Cat Saves An Abandoned Baby In Russia
This is fairly common in newborn babies. And it could be treated easily with exposure from a special lamp a few times a day. However, something went horribly wrong with the treatment one day.
Tragedy Strikes, Leaving Baby In Russia Forever Changed
Even though Matvey was supposed to be monitored at all times while under the lamp, one of the nurses briefly left the room during his treatment. In that short amount of time, one of the lamps exploded, starting a small fire.
When the nurse returned and saw the flames, she panicked. In trying to put out the fire, another lamp exploded, leaving this poor 3-day-old baby in Russia with severe burns to 75% of his body.
The accident was terrible enough. But when Matvey's young mother realized the extensive recovery that lay before her son, she abandoned him.
Thankfully, word spread about this poor, abandoned baby in Russia. The heartbreaking story of Matvey Zakharenko tugged at hearts from all over.
Medical staff, volunteers, and human rights activists rallied together to try and help the baby boy. He ended up becoming a local celebrity.
And with that, offers to adopt him poured in. In fact, even his biological mother surprised everyone by asking to get him back, after seeing how much attention her son had received.
The courts wanted to make sure the sweet boy went to the right home. Someone who would truly love and care for the baby in Russia.
Because of this, the adoption process itself took quite a while. But eventually, a woman named Svetlana became Mommy to little Matvey, promising to give him the loving home he deserved.
Happy Ending For Matvey Zakharenko
An elated Svetlana finally brought Matvey home, reporting the joyous occasion on the blog she'd started in order to keep everyone updated on the baby boy's progress.
"It's time to write and tell you how we're doing," Svetlana said. "The adoption process is complete. Matvey is now officially a member of our family, but that was just a formality. We've already loved him for a long time."
RELATED: An Abandoned Baby Was Found And Became An Answer To Prayer
Since then, Svetlana has made good on her promise to care for this precious baby in Russia.
Matvey has undergone multiple surgeries, and he's fighting hard to recover. But this precious child will still need plenty more procedures to combat the damage he suffered at such a young age.
Credit: Matvey BlogDoctors still haven't been able to reconstruct the little boy's nose, so he usually wears a prosthetic. But despite the pain he's endured and the many challenges he still faces, Matvey Zakharenko exudes joy.
The photos shared to the blog dedicated to the abandoned baby in Russia nearly always show this sweet boy grinning from ear to ear.
"Matvey changes everyone around," one post reads. "It is impossible to be indifferent, sad with him. His love and smiles are enough for everyone."
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Miracle Baby In Russia Found Alive In Rubble After 35 Hours
Matvey Zakharenko is truly an inspirational overcomer. And we have no doubt God has big plans for this little angel!
h/t: Newsner
Featured Image: vk.com/mama_matveu
Mel is the senior writer for GodUpdates, finding, writing and sharing Christian, uplifting, and health-related stories from around the world. Mel has a passion for writing and graduated with a degree in English from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia. When she’s not researching and writing stories, Mel is very active in her church. You can usually find Mel playing board games with her husband and two young girls, giving someone a hug, or hunting down a good cup of coffee!
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Joy Amidst the Heartache - Your Daily Prayer - November 12
It's hard to find joy when you're struggling, especially when everyone around you seems so full of it.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Joy Amidst the Heartache - Your Daily Prayer - November 12
It's hard to find joy when you're struggling, especially when everyone around you seems so full of it.
Past Stories
- This Missouri School Was Renamed After Their Much Loved and Dedicated Custodian
- Michael Strahan's Daughter is Now Cancer Free and Has Taught Him All About Perseverance
- These Two Newlyweds Found Love in Their Late 90s, After Meeting At Their Retirement Home
- Sisters Who Were Adopted By Separate Families Nearly 40 Years Ago Reunite After DNA Tests
- Oldest Living Person in the US Passes Away at 115, After a Long and Faithful Life
- At Just 20 and 22 Years Old, These Two Sisters From Minnesota Saved Their Family Farm
- After Over 450 Days in a Shelter, Boone and Rellie Find Their Forever Home, Together
- Sweet Kitten Named Coraline Loses Both Her Eyes, but Inspires Many with Her Spirit
- Donny Osmond Sees the 'End of the Tunnel' Coming After Performing for Over 6 Decades
- An Iguana Hitches a Ride on a Garbage Truck in Tennessee, Now Trying to Find Its Owner
- 6-Year-Old Starts 'Poop Scooping' Business to Help Animals and Adopt One of His Own
- Bride's Dad Drops During Father-Daughter Dance, but Things Lined up Perfectly to Save His Life
- Young North Carolina Father Risked His Life To Save a Couple and Dog From a Sinking Truck
- UPS Driver Jumps into Action As He Spots Elderly Woman on the Ground & Says It Was All God
- Rescuer Braces for the Worst After Spotting Kitten on the Side of the Road, Then Sees a Paw Move
- AJ Griffin Gives Up High-Paying Career with NBA to Follow God
- These Former Conjoined Twins Finally Go Home After Their First Birthday
- Teenager From Iowa Uses His Flying Skills to Help Hurricane Helene Victims
- Son Saves For 9 Months and Surprises Mom By Paying Off Her Mortgage
- Woman's Home is Surrounded By 100 Raccoons, and They Aren't Leaving Anytime Soon
- Dog Saves Her Owner's Life By Sitting in the Middle of the Road
- Widower Shares the Last Thing His Wife Told Their Son Before She Passed Away From Cancer
- A Nurse Saved Her Life 35 Years Ago, Now, She is Surprising Her With a Visit
- These Twin Sisters Have An Important Message To Share On Their 102nd Birthday
- This Brave 5-Year-Old Saved Her Mother's Life By Calling 911
- 79-Year-Old Broke Her Ankle After Scattering Her Mom's Ashes, Then Strangers Save the Day
- Dad Travels Through Mud and Debris to Walk His Daughter Down the Aisle
- Owner's Trip to the Vet with Unwell Dog Results in the Craziest X-Ray
- After Getting Lost in Yellowstone, This Precious Cat Made His Way Back Home To California
- Mom's Funny Response To Daughter's Dirty Sock On The Floor Goes Viral & Ends Up Doing Good
- A Kidnapped Boy Is Found After 70 Years and Reunited With His Family
- This Puppy Was Found With a Note That Read 'Help Me,' Now He's Looking For a New Home
- Excited Mom Couldn't Wait to See Son's Back to School Pictures, but Funny Results Make Her LOL
- When This Police Officer Pulled Her Over, He Changed Her Life Forever
- She Just Met Her Vietnam Veteran Father After 50 Years, Now He is Walking Her Down the Aisle
- Fearless Father Waits on Porch to Catch the Stranger Peeking in His Daughter's Window
- This 5th Grade Teacher Eats Lunch In the Cafeteria Every Day
- Amy Grant Has a New Perspective After Losing Her 'Superpower' in Bike Accident
- 'God Did It' Says 18-Year-Old After Waking Up From a Coma Following a Crash
- These Four Sisters Share a Birthday, Which is Quite the Miracle
- Dad Harmony Sings a Beautiful A Cappella Rendition of ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love'
- Couple's Outstanding Boogie Woogie Dance Performance
- Siblings’ Cover of Dolly Parton’s Classic ‘I Will Always Love You’ Is Incredible
- Pastor and Wife Were Killed in a Car Accident, But Their Kids Have a Message of Hope
- Outstanding 'Amazing Grace' Cover Music Video by Celtic Woman
- Carrie Underwood Helps With Leading Worship at Tennessee Church
- 8-Year-Old Kid's To-Do List Goes Viral As a Wholesome Reminder for Us All
- 'Holy Forever' Lyric Video by Chris Tomlin and CAIN
- Elementary Teacher Talks About the Power of Words and Kindness By Using Toothpaste
- Prayers Pour in for Loretta Lynn's Family After the Death of the Late Singer's First Grandchild
Top Music Videos
The Statler Brothers 'Til the Storm Passes By' The Statler Brothers Live Performance
CCM Magazine Josh Baldwin | 'Thank You Jesus' (acoustic)
Anne Wilson The Manger’ Anne Wilson And Josh Turner Christmas Hymn
Kari Jobe Kari Jobe - Firm Foundation (He Won't) / Great Are You Lord
CCM Magazine Creed's Scott Stapp Shares Powerful Insights on How God Uses Our Struggles and Failures for Good
Blogs
At GodTube, you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists, cute videos with adorable kids and animals, hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day.