THE baby boy’s legs kick wildly as he lies on the carpet of his parent’s living room until he manages to roll himself onto his tummy. His head swivels toward his mom and dad, who are sitting watching him.
His gaze meets theirs and from his expression, it’s clear he wants to be picked up. And right now, please.
Hendré Strauss is eight months old, an age at which most infants would be able to sit unaided. But Hendré was born without arms and so has to rely on his parents, Mariaan and Hendrik Strauss, to help him up.
“What is it, boetie? Do you want to come and sit here with us?” Mariaan (25)
