Chris, John and Robin (John's wife) came up yesterday and had dinner at our house before today's presentation at church. It was so great to visit and catch up! Jason and I were able to discuss more particulars about the trip and hear more stories. One of the most relieving things to find out is I get to take a shower everyday when staying at New Day (I was a little worried about that). :)
Most of the amputees in Zambia have above-knee amputations, and Chris has learned a new socket design that is self-adjustable by the patient. This was perfect for the people needing above-knee prostheses there since they have no one to make adjustments to the prosthesis if needed. I will have to spend a day or two with Chris in Temple learning this socket technique before April.
More pictures from their September trip:
One of the children Chris made a prosthesis for.
Chris teaching this lady how to walk with her prosthesis.
One of the amputee's homemade crutch.
The feet on the left are John's in his flip-flops because he gave his tennis shoes to this patient since he had none. The prosthetic feet need to have a shoe so they last longer and don't damage the foot.
One of John's prosthetic eye patients.
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