I have been treating Nazmi in his home since last November. He had a serious head injury 2 years ago, which left him partially paralyzed in the right arm and leg, as well as unable to speak. He however, has very good understanding and is able to communicate his needs. We were able to make some huge gains in his ability to move and sit up for meals...but Nazmi had started being resistant to therapy last February before I became ill. The family asked me to come back one more time and work with Nazmi on range of motion and seated activities, so today Besnik, my translator, and I went to the village to see him.It was very clear that Nazmi has no intention or desire to participate, at one point he was crying and very upset. Besnik and I visited some with the family, and I got to have Bleona, the youngest daughter sit on my lap one more time. When we were saying our "goodbyes"...Nazmi pulled me close and gave me a hug, and squeezed my hand. His eyes spoke volumes to my heart. Thank you Lord for the time you gave me with this family...
"To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven..." Ecclesiastes 3:17
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