AMA TREVE-UNSHROUDED SHAME NO MORE!

Ama wore a scarf around her head to hide the right side of her face. For three years, a tumor had been relentlessly growing and devastating her lfie. People whispered that the growth was evidence of demons within the lovely young woman. Her husband abandoned her and her ten-year-old daughter.




As a child, Ama became a Christian and had always loved to attend Sunday morning worship services. The tumor even took that joy away from her. Now she only went to church in the evening when attendance was lower- with fewer people to stare at her and wonder about her. With hope waning, she became very withdrawn.

But her hope was renewed when she heard about a hospital ship coming to the neighboring country of Togo. The ship’s doctors performed surgeries without charge. Ama made arrangements to stay with her sister, who lived just a few miles from the harbour. Ama’s brother gladly agreed to take care of her daughter while she made the trip.

Her hope was rewarded1 She received the precious appointment card for a surgery aboard the Africa Mercy, and Mercy Ships volunteer surgeons successfully removed the benign tumor.

Now, Ama is recovering- with loving support from her ten sisters and her brother. Her total recovery will take some time, with follow-up visits to the Africa Mercy for extended care. But the future is bright. She looks forward to getting back to work as a seamstress and hairdresser.

Ama’s sister says, “I give a great big thanks to the Lord. There was no hope for a long time. But the Lord is working through Mercy Ships to bring the ship here. May God bless the work of the Mercy Ships.”