One week Medical Mission in Ankaase



It’s been a while since I posted anything on here. Lots have happened since my last post including a recent marriage and job transfer to the Philadelphia area. The Lord has been good to us.

On September 21, 2018 I joined Randall Brooks, Dan Chettleburgh, Leigh Scott and Linda Forbes, physical, occupational and recreational therapists from South Bend (Indiana), at JFK for a flight to Ghana. We traveled to Ankaase to work on improving function for stroke patients. We will also be working with  patients with musculoskeletal injuries/pain. The team's Facebook page and pictures can be assessed  here  
The journey to Ankaase was uneventful. We arrived on Saturday September 22, 2018  1 pm local time and settled in the hospital’s guest house. Currently, Ghana is 4 hours ahead of eastern standard time. After a brief resting period, we toured the town and took in the sights and scenes.

On Sunday September 23, we attended a community church service that was held by the Methodist church within the Ankaase district. Part of the service included health screening and blood donation. We used the opportunity to provide therapy sessions for some of the church members and saw about 50 patients within a 3- hour period. We begin seeing patients at the hospital on Tuesday September 25, 2018.

It feels good to be back in Ankaase and seeing old friends. Life is simpler. The people are so welcoming and appreciative of the services we provide. It’s a  world lacking in so much yet filled with other resources that bring joy, warmth and hope to the heart. I am humbled to join this team in providing services for this community. We are looking forward to a fun-filled, educational and rewarding mission. Keep us in your prayers.

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  1. UnknownSeptember 25, 2018 at 5:46 AM

    It's so good to read your update! Congratulations on your marriage!! Enjoy your new life in Philadelphia!

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