Update April 25, 2022: (update from Eric):

So with the biggest week-long holiday of the year behind us (Semana Santa / Easter), the Country is getting back on the move again. Things came to a halt as they usually do. We have another person to do arm measurements on as soon as we can coordinate that as he is quite a ways away. We are also going to start using a new design that has been requested. It is for single digits called Knick's Finger. He has made his design available for free and we have a few requests. Here's a video of it. Should be measuring the first person next week hopefully:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6F8aj2A8MY 

Update April 10, 2022: (update from Eric): 

We delivered an arm to Dominga Beb this afternoon. When they start laughing with joy the very first time it moves and works you know you've done good! Does as much for us as for them I think. Of course first thing is how to use a broom then how to pick up a jar. More laughter, for all of us. Thank you Lord that we can show your love to these people.

 

 

Despite roadblocks and horrible traffic Rodrigo made the trip today to get his new arm! We did his measurements by video call but it's a good thing to make sure it fits properly. We also were able to give him a prosthetic sock. He was actually very, very happy! 

 

He used to weld and wanted to know if that would be possible again. We'll, I told him it is plastic but with a good welders sleeve and glove why not? I told him to practice with his arm and then try it! If it gets damaged we'll fix it but with leathers it could work. I told him the goal is to improve his life and he really wanted to try, so try! But if it works I did ask for a picture because we love to see successes.