Amputees

As you know from my previous posts, we receive many requests every day for assistance. Mothers need money for food or medicine; children come asking for clothing, food, help for school expenses; fathers come looking for work. We often cannot help as our budget is stretched to the limit. This week I was asked to help two amputees. One is a graduate of ours who was working in Port-au-Prince making and installing tiles. He was hit by a car and had his leg amputated above the knee. He owes the hospital, the surgeon and cannot get therapy unless we help him. The other is a young woman who had both legs amputated (I think she is diabetic though she claims that her legs were cursed) and she needs more surgery as they are not healing well. Life is tough enough down here and to have to deal with the loss of mobility is over the top. We will help them and trust that God will provide by inspiring someone to make a designated donation for them. I did not take their photos as it just seems inappropriate and lacking in dignity. When a donor steps up to the plate and would like a photo, I'll comply. Please pray for Emmanuel and Marielinn.