Surround Linden with Love
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On January 22 2013, Linden Millist, a young missionary serving in Papua New Guinea, with Adventist Aviation Services PNG, was severely burned to over 50% of his body in an aviation engineering accident. Linden was airlifted out to Brisbane Australia, where he spent five weeks in ICU, and many more months on the Burns Unit at Royal Brisbane Hospital. He continues to receive ongoing therapy and treatment from Royal Brisbane Hospital. Unfortunately, Linden's recovery has been a long and painful journey and due to complications from the burns he has ended up with heterotopic ossification (calcium buildup) in both of his elbows and knees, leaving him with serious mobility disabilities. However, Linden does not qualify for permanent disability (as you have to be disabled for longer then two years to qualify), neither did he qualify for workman's compensation as the accident took place in Papua New Guinea. Linden's wife, Bri, had to quit her job in Perth and move to Brisbane so she could care for Linden. It will be at least 2015 before Linden is able to return to work. He must undergo several more surgeries on his skin, as well as orthopedic elbow and knee joint surgery, to remove the calcium buildup, followed by more rehabilitation therapy. Linden and Bri have been dependent financially on the generosity of donations during this past year and will continue to be so until one of them can return to work full-time. As we pray for God's healing, we can meet their practical needs by supporting them financially. Thank you for your love, prayers, and support.
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Bonnie Norton
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