Family Struggles to Meet the Needs of Autistic Granny
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For this 89-year-old granny, the excitement of being a granny lasted many years. Mrs. Dorothy tells a story that one day, she turned yellow while her legs swelled. She was shocked to see herself in that kind of situation.
The news about the granny being diagnosed with autism broke the family apart. Her neck failed to stabilize, and even their herbal medicine could not cure her. With her side of the body paralyzed, Dorothy moves with the help of a walking stick.
The family allowed us to take pictures for her some reasons, which, she says, in a twist of fate, her condition worsened when her left hand got paralyzed, which was the only functioning hand. This made it so hard for me to do anything.
For many years, the family has cared for this granny like a baby, as she cannot care for herself. They are helping her with washing and turning her at night. Taking her to the hospital is a burden, and due to poverty, they have had a heavy financial duty.
JFM was able to provide food to this family and prayer. Thank you so much, donors; without them, we wouldn’t reach out to such people.
William J. Wegener (Bill) is the founder and director of JesusFedMe.com, a ministry with a simple yet powerful mission: to feed the hungry, share the gospel of JESUS CHRIST, and transform lives in Uganda. Bill believes that meeting both physical and spiritual needs is the best way to reflect the love of GOD, and through JFM, countless lives have been touched.
Under his leadership, JesusFedMe.com has:
Delivered food daily to poor families and orphans. | Dug wells to provide clean water to villages. | Built homes and resource centers for struggling communities. |. Established the Miracle Medical Center (MMC) in Nakaseke District, providing medical care where none was available. |. Launched the CVTI Skilling Center, offering vocational training and hope for the future.
Bill’s heart for the poor flows from the words of JESUS in Matthew 25:35: “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in.” He often says that every bag of rice delivered, every child clothed, and every prayer offered is a reminder that GOD’s love is real and practical.
None of this would be possible without faithful donors who give generously. Bill sees himself not just as a director, but as a steward—ensuring that every dollar makes a difference in feeding the hungry and leading souls to CHRIST. His vision is to see communities in Uganda transformed, both physically and spiritually, through the power of the gospel and the kindness of those who support the work.
