Update on Triplets and Emmanuel Yamoa

On Sunday January 22, 2017, I traveled to Mampong, a town about an hour northeast of the hospital, with Dr. Nkansah, Rev. Eric (hospital's chaplain) and Mr. Kofi to visit the triplets. Gina (their mom) is currently staying with an Aunt in Mampong and we were glad to learn that she and the kids were being treated well. We visited with them for about an hour, presented a few essential items and headed back to Ankaase. It's a true miracle to see how well these kids are developing considering the odds against them at birth. Delivered at 30 weeks, their survival chances in Ghana were slim. We are thankful to God for His mercies and provisions.


From left to right: Dr. Nkansah, Rev. Eric and I holding the precious babies



Another view of the infants.



On July 20, 2016, I wrote about an infant with cleft lip/palate (http://anidasowoha.blogspot.com/2016/07/prayer-request.html) who underwent corrective surgery to fix his lip. That was the first of two surgeries needed to correct this birth defect. Next Wednesday (February 1, 2017) they will be evaluated for the second surgery which will correct the cleft palate. Emmanuel Yamoa has been doing very well and his parents are very happy. Please keep this family in your prayers as they prepare for another round of surgery and hospital stay. These things take a huge financial, physical and emotional toll on the families. We (anidasowoha fund) are committed to helping them with medical bills through this difficult time and could also use your support and prayers.


Emmanuel at 3 months old. Before the cleft lip surgery.


Emmanuel at 9 months old. Getting ready for the second surgery.

Your prayers and contributions have made it possible for us to keep helping this boy. We are very grateful. God richly bless you.


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