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| Joseph right after surgery | Joseph months after surgery |
Left Knee Replacement
When we met Joseph, he was withdrawn and nervous. He had spent his life overcoming obstacles. As a young man, he faced a band of thieves, was beaten, robbed, shot, and ultimately lost his arm during the confrontation. He lived alone on his small banana farm until he met a young lady who saw past what he considered his deformity. She saw his determination, his dedication to his land, and his heart. They raised a family of five children together and continued to farm until the years eventually wore down his left knee. For four years he struggled, not knowing what would become of his life’s work. He was hesitant to ask for help, to trust others to repair his failing knee. But with encouragement from his children and grandchildren, he took a chance on Operation Walk. Below is the latest update on his recovery.
“I will not forget that fearful night when I knew I was becoming weaker and weaker. This fear stayed with me each day for seven long years. I was afraid each footstep would be my last before I was going to be forever in a wheelchair. But then my life changed. I found out I was put on the screening list for Operation Walk, cleared for surgery and in just three short hours my life transformed before my eyes.
My life is full of new sunshine. I am back home again. Back to my small banana farm and milk cows. I am able to visit my friends in the nearby village and live my life again. Without fear and without pain.
I will keep you all in my heart. Your wonderful practice of giving people back their lives. I wish you blessings and blessings to your families too.
From me and my family, thank you”.