OF GRACE
Stories
“I have been given a new quality of life by SIG after spending the last 20 years in a wheelchair and on crutches. ”
MEET ELLA
Ella is a 70 -year-old above-knee amputee who has not had a prosthetic leg for more than 20 years. She lives in a tiny apartment in a small town in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. A prosthetist from the nearest large city contacted Stepping Into Grace to help Ella. In November 2021, Ella was fitted with a leg donated by SIG through Limbs for Life in the USA.
MEET PETRUS
Petrus, a 62-year-old man, led an active life before his amputation. He completed the Cape Argus cycle race, a scenic but tough 60-mile race in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. After stepping on a nail in his garage and many operations, Petrus had his amputation three years ago. He and his loving wife, live in a small town in the Free State province in South Africa. The only income they receive is a state pension equivalent to $100 per month.
Stepping Into Grace helped Petrus with a prosthetic leg as well as some of the funding for his socket. On his birthday in July 2022, Petrus could finally walk on a new leg. He is hopeful that he will now be able to work and earn a living and to not remain dependent on his children or the meager state pension. The couple plans to sell Petrus’ handiwork at the local farmer’s market.
MEET MORNE
BELOW KNEE SUCCESS STORIES
Morne was dealt unfavorable circumstances in life and experienced the unfair part of life...... After receiving a Below Knee amputation in December last year, he was lost and very uncertain of the road ahead. Trying to get information and help somewhere, Morne and his Mother ended up at my practice, and with the help of Stepping into Grace, we could help him with a Foot and Liner, and today, a very emotional Morne was walking within 10 minutes after fitting him with his prosthetic leg. It really was a beautiful moment and deeply appreciated by Morne and Mom.... Morne, I am so deeply happy for you!!! Good luck for every step you take in life!
