The tree man.

read about Dede here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1895809/'Tree-man'-regains-use-of-hands-New-pictures.html

I watched a documentary about the tree man yesterday and my immediate reaction was one of fear and disgust.. because the roots looking warts on his hands and extensive tumours all over his body send creeps down my spine!! I cringe, and could not bear to look at times. Then when marcus said that his reaction was of ' so poor thing', i was shamed immediately. Where was my heart for the man, or in the eyes of God, for this child of His?

But i was desensitised after some time and didnt cringe as much towards the end of the show. Multiple thoughts and feelings ran through my mind throughout the show. The documentary also featured Dede's friends who have growths on their bodies and together, they perform for the circus in the city. What was heart-wrenching was a scene where Dede had to pull a vehicle using his hair until his scalp was red. Such was the exploitation of Dede, which his 'circus manager' claims was all in a bid to provide help for Dede. Yet there was no complaints from Dede, his face was one of resignation because that was his only means to earn a living.

Once in a while, we need to take our eyes off our own lives and look around. Then we will realise how often we take things for granted.