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Ram was heartbroken.

10 years old and rejected by his friends, his teachers, and worst of all his father. Only his mother continued to love and care for him.

Ram was diagnosed with leprosy in Year 2. He already had wounds on both his feet. These turned into terrible ulcers preventing him from walking properly. Rejection meant he could no longer attend school. Life at home was tough with his father’s rejection and those words – ‘let him die’ – ringing in his ears. Even today, aged 24, these words still cause Ram pain.

Ram’s ulcers did not get better. By the time he was 16 they had become so infected that his left leg required amputation below the knee. Three years later came more devastating news that his right leg would also need to be amputated.

Ram lost all hope for the future.

With little acceptance or support for disabled people available in Nepal, Ram knew he could not go home where he would face further discrimination so he moved to a leprosy community.

Following his second amputation, Ram was fitted with prosthetics and had to learn to walk again. Then, his life changed dramatically. He met a woman named Sanjila who had suffered from polio. Amid his pain and suffering, she was a bright light and a real blessing.

Looking back on his life, Ram never dreamed he could be so happy. Now he and Sanjila are happily married and have a seven-month-old son. Despite the challenges Ram feels incredibly blessed and grateful for the love and support of his wife, and The Leprosy Mission for their compassion and skillful care over many years.

Pray for Ram, Sanjila and their son as they continue to build a life together in their community, Give thanks for their acceptance there and for the care shown them by The Leprosy Mission Nepal staff and volunteers.

Give thanks and pray for the medical staff who show compassion and love towards Ram and all who are affected by leprosy. Give thanks and pray for the skills of the prosthetic makers who enable people like Ram to be able to walk again.

Your love and compassion each month can give another person like Ram a bright future. 

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