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Such a Time as This

2013/04/15 By Dr. Jennifer Wilson

Talk about hitting the ground running!

Our day began early under the beautiful gazebo with an inspiring devotional time with all the NEA staff. Akosua, who leads the maternal health aspect of NEA’s Leyaata project, challenged us that we, like Esther, have been called to this work “for such a time as this.”

First-time team members enjoyed a tour of the development compound while the rest of us set up for the staff clinic. Although it was a half day of work, so much was accomplished! The surgical team completed 26 surgical procedures, finishing long after dark. The medical team attended to all of the NEA staff and their families and extended families. It was a beautifully coordinated effort by all our docs, nurses, pharmacists and volunteers.

Our dentists didn’t waste any time all and NEA staffers are enjoying new fillings and one fortunate patient had their wisdom teeth removed under the mango tree! Our eye clinic was hopping and there are some very proud NEA staff sporting their new designer glasses that our friends from home donated.

All in all it was a superb start, and we are off to the village of Nyamboi early in the morning!

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  1. Rachel thompson says

    2013/04/19 at 6:39 pm

    Sending hugs to all the Northampton team hope you are all having an amazing time . We miss you all and can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back xx

  2. Marjorie Cipriani says

    2013/04/18 at 5:32 pm

    Hi, Sis. Margaret VanDyck, on the Nursing Team
    My prayers are with you and the whole crew. God has blessed you all with gifts abundant and thank you all for sharing that caring love even to the under-privileged so far away. God’s blessing on you all.
    Love In Christ

    Marjorie Cipriani

  3. Brenda and John Wyles says

    2013/04/17 at 2:04 pm

    Hi to Sis Karen Adamson – Pharmacist South Lake Hospital Newmarket
    We are thinking of you and your colleagues all the time. Hope all it going well for you and the team. Everyone is in our Prayers. So proud of you Karen and all the other dedicated, giving professionals who are giving their ALL. Love, Brenda and John

  4. Martha Bailkowski says

    2013/04/16 at 10:49 pm

    My heart is with you. In my mind’s eye, I followed you at the airport, on the plane, in Accra and pictured the welcome in Carpenter! God bless.

    Special hello to Brenda and David and the Ghananian crew.

    Love to all,
    Martha Bailkowski

  5. Paul & Jean Haughn says

    2013/04/16 at 5:32 pm

    What joy to hear first hand the excitement at the project site. We are praising the Lord for each of you and committing you to His loving care.

  6. Rob hicks says

    2013/04/16 at 3:38 pm

    A big hello to all the newbies from Northampton who by this stage will wonder what on earth I have sent them too. I hope they share all of the great experiences I remember so fondly.
    Look after them all – Jodi, Chris, Nicky and Sue
    LOL
    Rob

  7. Kerry Mitchell says

    2013/04/16 at 12:42 am

    Hello Team!

    I am thinking about you and praying for you many times a day. I big piece of my heart still belongs to the Health Team and the people of Ghana.

    If anyone has an opportunity to take a picture of someone receiving one of the baby blankets that were sent could you please take the pic? My aunt would be so thrilled to see one of her blankets in the hands of someone who needed it.

    With you all always!

    Kerry Mitchell

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