Remember Rogelio? He is the Crooked Man from Dr. Dorr’s book “The Crooked Man, his Doctor and his Angel.” Rogelio took an 11 hour bus ride from his home in the mountains of Guatemala to come and visit the team that changed his life for the better. We were able to present him with the book that was written by Dr. Dorr and drawn by artist Gayle Garner Roski, and then had to tell him the sad news of their passing last year.
After a few tears were shed, Rogelio met Basilio, another man with 2 crooked knees much like his old ones. He spent some time talking to Basilio, telling him of his experience and how frightened he was. He told the man “Just do what they tell you, and you will be fine.”
Everything comes full circle when a healed patient encourages a potential patient. It is a gift to us to be able to see the good our work has done. Thanks to Rogelio for making the long trip to show us his progress and gratitude!