We met her just more than a year ago. Her nephew, Samuel, whom we have been disciplining, took Mordegai to her. She had a mosquito bite 16 years ago. Since then it grew into a very big ulcer and a chronic bone infection that developed into gangrene. For the next two weeks we went to clean the wound three times a day, two hours each session, sharing about Jesus and praying with her. She also loved the many bible studies and comic books Mordegai gave her.
God was gracious. It was an awful sight and smell. All of us experienced the patience and love of God when we entered the room. Our admiration grew for Nang Luz. She never complained and never stopped smiling and thanking us for the help and prayers. Mordegai did most of the cleaning and when we had to leave for Namibia two weeks later, Uncle Gene and Andy (from Mercy Maternity Clinic) took over.
The doctors thought it best to amputate her leg under the knee, but because of delay in the hospital, they had to amputate the leg above the knee. After the operation, Martha and Andy, had to carry the amputated leg in a see through plastic bag to the lab. The bag was leaking!! (Sounds like a clip out of a horror movie)
Now, a year later, we managed to raise enough support to help her getting an artificial leg. She agreed to pay half in due time. She is receiving physical therapy to strengthen the leg, and the day before we left, her measurements were taken. She was so exited and keep on thanking us and the Lord.
Update on anti Luz: Please pray for her as she believes the leg is to heavy and she do not want to use the leg. What a bummer as she can use it in such a good way. Although we are just across the street we do not see her anymore. She is in the house all the time.
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