Thanks to all involved in my rehabilitation !

Thanks to all involved in my rehabilitation !

Tony Barr

10/10/2001

Daniel,
Thank you for your kind letter of appreciation.Since we all share your
thanks to God, I will share your comments with our board, Keith & Brian,
Springlite, O&P Digital Technologies and the O&P professional community.
All the best to you !
Tony Barr
President
Barr Foundation
www.oandp.com/barr

----- Original Message -----
From: Daniel A. Villanueva < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 3:02 PM


> Dear Mr. Barr,
>
> May the Grace and Peace of our God be with you!
> Seven months had past since I brought home my new prosthesis. And I would
> like to share with you, that within those months, this prosthesis made a
> lot of changes on me, not only physically, but also emotionally and
> spiritually.
>
> My relatives and friends noticed my good posture and great improvement in
> my walking ability. For 15 years, I was not able to wear short pants,
> even on those past hot summers, but now, with this new prosthesis, I am
> so proud and grateful that I can wear any kind of short pants, wherever
> and whenever I feel like of wearing it. A new self-confidence revived in
> my heart. And my spiritual journey has even more strenghten, affirming
> that God used and continuously using all resources for my well being.
> I always thank God, and gives my testimony whenever I have a chance of
> speaking to some gatherings, worhips, and faith sharings...remembering
> How God encarnated His love to those who contributed all the efforts on
> making my prosthesis.
>
> The comfort that I feel through this prosthesis is more than physical, it
> also comforts my soul and my whole being.
>
> Again, I would like to thank every person, institutions, and all
> resources who contributed to the success of this joint effort on
> redeeming one's soul through this prosthesis.
>
> - To our God who is the Great Provider
>
> - Mr. Keith Vinnecour; Owner and Practitioner of Beverly Hills
> Prosthetics
> and Orthotics, Inc.
> - Mr. Brian Kelsey; Certified Prothetist, Beverly Hills
> Prosthetics and
> Orthotics, Inc.
> They were the one who wholeheartedly,
> unselfishly, and
> patiently made the prothesis on their best creativity for
> my full
> satisfaction.
>
> - The Springlite Co. who willingly donated some components
> of the
> prothesis.
>
> - To The Barr Foundation, and the United Amputee Services
> Association,
> through the personal involvement of Tony Barr. Without
> their true
> concern and emphaty to those amputee like me, it would be
> impossible
> for me to have a new and wonderful leg prosthesis.
>
> - I would like also to mention the Amputee.com who gave me
> information
> about the Barr Foundation Services.
>
> May the Blessings and Assurance of peaceful and abundance life be with
> you all.
>
> Sincerely,
> Rev. Daniel A. Villanueva Jr.
> (attached: my pictures wearing the prosthesis)
>