Sad News

A few days ago, an elderly woman died in the wards. During the past year or so, she had been admitted more and more frequently – I think with the wounds and ongoing foot problems too commonly left from leprosy (see pic on blog update April 20, 2009: http://behindpalacewalls.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html ). The others called her Grandmother and her husband, Grandfather. Her husband was unique. So often spouses abandon or reject when someone is diagnosed with leprosy. But he did not. It was a common sight to see him walking uphill every day to be with her. I heard that she would not eat until he would come. Even when she was cranky and her wounds disturbing – he came. One of the guests took this picture of him about a month ago weaving one of his baskets.  A few nights ago, she died on her bed. He came. Someone told him not to cry – but he refused saying that he was the one to know what it felt like. Please pray for him. We may not get to see him now, since she is gone. He makes my heart hurt.