Dr. Isak Burger's Blog

Report back and testimony about our son’s recovery.
Our son’s serious motorbike accident has become common news across the country – at least in Christian circles. I’m not going to repeat how it happened and the horrific experience during the 5 days in the Tembisa provincial hospital. The lack of proper care, incompetency and poor hygiene, resulted in serious infection in his multi-fractured leg – to such an extent that the smell of decaying tissue was evident.

By the grace of God and the financial assistance of friends and the church, it became possible to transfer him to a private hospital in Pretoria. That same evening the specialist sensitized us to the real possibility of amputation. He also confessed that we needed the help of God in this regard.

The following morning he underwent a 4-hour operation of which the main purpose was to remove all infected tissue from the leg. Four days later a further operation followed and the doctor could establish that the infection had cleared up. 15 Days after the accident Isak was released from hospital with his leg in a special brace. The period of total recovery is estimated to be 3-6 months. I believe we are seeing a miracle of God.

Things have changed dramatically for the better for us as family. The first 10 days after the accident were some of the most difficult in our lives. This storm is however resulting in a wonderful testimony. We have experienced the care and love of God’s family like never before. Apart from the gracious financial assistance, we received hundreds of phone calls, SMS’s and emails. Thousands of people were praying. Christians are so often criticized for their lack of care and love – we were overwhelmed with love and goodness.

We also want to recognize the wonderful blessing which medical science has brought to us as well as the loving care of medical personnel who attended to our son. God and science are not enemies or opponents – science is part of God’s general grace and revelation. Thank God for scientists who acknowledge this.

Above all we want to thank the Lord for the miracle he has brought about - over and above what medical science could do. It was my prayer from the beginning that God’s glory will be served and I want to give Him all the honor.
I have learned with greater understanding than ever the truth of Rom. 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God…” It becomes evident that God is using this storm to bring about much more than we could ever have imagined. He is busy doing a great work in our son’s life and for us as family. We are experiencing that God can use the most adverse circumstances for His glory and for our good.
We thank you again for your love, care and concern. Above all, we honor God and confess: “Lord, we love You more than ever!”
Isak and Heletia Burger