In 2014 I began working in Bali where, as in many developing countries, disabilities are considered a stigma, a curse, bad karma, and those wretched souls who have the misfortune of having this condition are ostracised and ignored by family and the community.
In response to this atrociously sad situation, two angels, Kees and Els Sinjorgo, a couple from Holland, started a school that has offered some hope to children that would, in normal circumstances, have very little. Jembaten Senang (which means Happy Bridge) was founded in 2009 to support and give care to handicapped children and their parents on the island of Bali. Their aim is to further develop the hidden capabilities of these children and I joined them last year, teaching ES Healing techniques to the teachers at the school, and to the resident physiotherapist.
The Story of Gede
I met Gede, a 13 year old Balinese boy, in November 2014 at Jembaten Senang at which point he had been at the school for 4 months. Prior to this he had lived at home behind closed doors, crawling around concrete and dirt floors on his crippled arms and legs and having little contact with extended family and the outside world.
I had the opportunity to perform only one treatment with Gede on my first to visit to Bali. He seemed to unfurl like a tightly curled flower during the session. His eyes opened like they had never seen before. He was quiet and peaceful afterwards. I questioned within me how much difference this one treatment would make, or whether he’d revert back to his previous crippled condition.
Upon my return to Bali in March 2015, I visited the school again and met with Gede for two weeks of treatments. Other children were attended to also over this time. The distinct change in Gede was miraculous to say the least. He was no longer crippled up in his arms, extending them out fully. His legs could now take his weight momentarily, although the joints in his knees and ankles still needed extensive physiotherapy work to loosen them from their fixed positions. He could speak three languages, whereas when I met him, he could barely speak his own name. In class, he was directing the other children. He is a born leader, and now is being given the freedom to be his fullest potential.
My recent visit in September 2015, saw Gede strengthening his legs through daily exercising. On my previous visit, I had shown the teachers at Jembaten Senang, the fundamental principles of ES Healing and the specific techniques needed to liberate the body and limbs from their fettered state. Amazing transformations were taking place through their caring and diligent manipulations. A number of the students were now receiving this vital therapy.
Unfortunately, Jembaten Senang has recently lost significant funding and they are no longer able to employ a physiotherapist. The teachers are doing the best they can to maintain the physical treatments for the children, but their focus needs to be mental and educational development.
Kees and Els have asked me if the Oasis Natural Health Foundation can help, and I would like to send two of our therapists who are trained in ES Healing to Jembaten Senang on a 6 month full-time placement to really make a difference.
If you would like to play a part in this venture, please visit our fundraising page to make a donation or contact us to see how else you can contribute.
Eleni