It is an honor to share stories from the men, women, and children we get to serve. Today we introduce you to Balu.
Balu, now a 45-year-old man living in our Hospice center, first contracted leprosy at the age of 22. An age that is usually so full of hope and exploration. Balu never married and was heartbroken to be separated from all of his friends and family because of leprosy.
He lived with his mother and father for some time because his friends abandoned him and he had no one else in his life. People would not associate with him, which is unfortunately so common for those who are suffering from this disease. When his parents died and he was alone and didn’t know what to do with his life.
During this time of extreme hopelessness, the team from Embrace a Village visited his village to help another leprosy patient. That is how we met Balu. His ulcer condition was very severe and he needed treatment and wanted to come to our hospice facility. He simply had no one else to care for him and our team was thankful to meet him when we did!
Today, he believes it was God who sent the team to him in his time of desperate need. It was in our hospice that he began to experience steady love and care from the staff. Over the next few months, Balu not only received compassionate support from our team, but also began to grow spiritually through daily small-group time and encouragement. We are thankful to share that Balu embraced a renewed faith and chose to dedicate his life to God.
When Balu first came to Embrace a Village, he was deeply sad and kept to himself. Because of the care he received from staff and other patients, he began to realize that God had brought him to a safe and loving home. Balu has truly embraced this new season. Each day, someone offers him encouragement, friendship, and support. He often shares how overwhelmed he feels to understand how deeply he is loved by God—and by the people around him. He says he now has good friends and a big family at Embrace a Village, and he is especially grateful for the spiritual support that helped him rebuild hope.
Balu now encourages others to pray daily and spend time in uplifting reading and reflection. Since coming to our hospice facility, Balu’s life has been profoundly changed. Please continue to pray for healing of the ulcers on his leg, and that he can continue to be a light of God’s love to others.
Balu now encourages others to spend time in prayer each day and grow in their faith. Since coming to our hospice facility, God has completely transformed his life. Please continue to pray for the complete healing of the ulcers on his leg, and that he can continue to be a light of God’s love to others.
Our hospice center allows us to serve people like Balu, not only in his physical care but also to give him hope and a family. It is one of the greatest gifts in this life to see how God continues to transform lives! Please consider joining us as a partner so we may continue to see hope and love spread throughout the leprosy colonies and victims.