Amissi in Burundi
Blandine and Samson asked themselves what many parents ask when their child is born with clubfoot: Did we do something wrong to end up with a child with a disability? Their third son, Amissi, was born with clubfoot, and they didn’t understand what it was.
Through an announcement at their church, they learned of a Hope Walks partner clinic in their province in Burundi. Amissi’s parents were both dedicated to seeing the treatment process through. They never missed an appointment, even when the weekly travel was challenging.
Their parent advisor’s counsel helped Blandine believe that God was able to do everything, which gave her peace and reduced her worries about the condition her child was born with.
During the casting phase, Amissi needed to be carried a lot, making it difficult for Blandine to get things done. Once they reached the bracing phase, Amissi was more mobile—learning to walk on healed feet!
“The fact that my child can now walk freely without clubfoot brings me great joy,” Blandine said. “I can now testify that God has His ways of providing healing for a child born with clubfoot. I used to think that Amissi would not be able to work productively in the family, but now I see that he will be able to work like other people.”
The family received transportation support from generous family members and from Hope Walks, meeting one of the greatest needs these families have. They have the determination to follow treatment protocols, but finances can get in the way—even though the cost of treatment is always free through Hope Walks.
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Written by Sarah Mummert
(Left) Amissi after treatment on his feet was completed. (Right top) in cast and (right bottom) in braces.