Helping Hannes Joubert

 

On 16 July 1986 my life changed irrevocably. While doing my daily duties at work, a forklift dropped its fork, pinning me to the ground with about 3 tons of steel. One rod was over me, pinning me down while the other rod pressed against my ribcage from the back. 

 

I was taken to Paardekraal hospital, where x-rays later confirmed broken ribs, and a broken back! At this point, no anesthesia had been administered. My doctor did a work-up on me and confirmed a burst spleen causing internal bleeding. I was taken for an emergency operation to remove the spleen, when doctors realised my insides where pressed to a pulp. My BP was so elevated, doctors did not think I would survive the night. 

 

My family gathered around and were in a constant state of prayer. God pulled through, and I was discharged 10 days later. I started with a slow and very long rehabilitation. 

 

After 6 weeks, I realised my le...