This sequence of photos shows John on the day he received his wheelchair. He was completely surprised, saying "I didn't even ask for this."
- In the top photo, he's listening as they translate the note that we wrote to him. Our brief message reminded him that God cares, and though he used us as the means to provide the wheelchair, it was truly a gift from God.
- Then he moved toward his new chair, stopping along the way to untie and remove the cushion he had been using.
- He was able to lift himself onto the chair without too much trouble and spent a few minutes examining it.
- The trike wheelchair takes some practice because you steer it with your hands while meanwhile spinning the crank. Initially, some of the villagers pushed him to help him get used to it.
- Before long, John had mastered it and left the man helping him far behind.
We hope it's a new chapter in his life.
Paul
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