EnabledOnline.com: January 2001 - Real Lives: Missions of Mercy Overseas Dr. Holder said after fitting the former security guard with a below the elbow prosthesis, within one half hour the young man was able to use his new limb to write his name. The next day, the man was able to tell the Doctor that he had fed himself, undressed, bathed, and dressed himself for the first time in two years. His pride was that he could now take care of his family. �That smile on his face,� Dr. Holder said, �made my trip more than worthwhile.�