While visiting the largest hospital in Togo – CHU with some of our anaesthesia team members, we were asked if we wish to observe a c-section. We agreed. The mother came in and was so extended, they thought maybe twins, though as the deliveries happened – the doctor raised 3 fingers – triplets. Not a very common occurance at the hospital. This was my first c-section to observe and then to have three healthy babies – what an amazing time. The parents – Koamivi and Amivi are doing well. She gave birth and named their children: Elohne. 2.8 kg. Erine 2.7 kg. Eric 2.7 kg.
KRB Update – Mercy Ministries
Greetings from Lomé, Togo, West Africa. Mercy Ministries provide off ship ministry opportunities for Africa Mercy crew (long and short term and guests) working alongside existing ministries demonstrating hope and healing. Our highest goal is to demonstrate God’s love, care and concern for those we come to serve through listening, praying, counseling, teaching, spending time, playing, interacting and if suitable through practical assistance. I have a Mercy Ministries Coordinator who works full time and I am responsible for leadership over this area within Programs here on the Africa Mercy (Hospital, Off Ship Projects and Mercy Ministries). I love this aspect of my role here on board and going out myself and being part of the teams. Most of my local friends have been patients, caregivers, dayworkers and our local partners. Here are our mercy ministries partners for the:
Togo 2012 Field Service (most are ones we served with back in 2010 also)
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Hospital CHU Visitation – in partnership with YWAM and a local Assembly of God church, we join them in visiting the pediatric wards at the largest hospital in the nation.
Brigade Mineur Youth Detention Center – weekly scheduled visit for 90 minutes to share with primarily young men but also a few ladies in the youth detention center.
Maison Bethany Orphanage – a very popular site on Saturday mornings to visit, spend time with, share a Bible story, craft with the orphans at this home.
Hopes Comes – Blind See
Below was written by my friend Glenn and Kim Strauss and I wish to share with you all also. I met some of the children mentioned at our screening on Tuesday morning. Great to hear has hope and healing has come.

Adjo is the oldest, about 16 years old (although the parents are not sure), and born with cataracts, but could see minimally at least in her younger years. She is obviously the “mother” of the children and tries to watch out for the others (although being blind made this tough!).
Komi is probably 7 (momma thinks he is 5), and shy, but loves to be teased even though he can only see light.
Yawa is 6, quiet and a fearful girl who just sits quietly in her own darkness due to the cataracts.
And Momma? She was all dressed up, proud and ready to show off her ‘new” children!
KRB Update – 1st Projects in Africa
KRB Update #2176 – 1st Projects in Africa
One of my maxillofacial patients (Florent, 15 years old who had a large tumor removed from his neck) heard I was going and requested to join me along with his father and older brother. That was great as he is a patient who we have cared for this year in our hospital on board.
Mail: Keith R. Brinkman, Mercy Ships, P.O. Box 2020, Lindale, TX 75771 USA
Degla Discharge Day
Degla was one of my patients that I be-friended while we was with us in our hospital and at the HOPE Center. On Easter afternoon, he was excited as he was discharged and started his journey home to the nation of Benin.
Ken Fish eyes Seaman’s Center
We had lunch at the Seaman’s Center and Ken ordered the grilled fish – though he wasn’t too certain about the eyes still be in there.
Innocent Glasses at EEPT
Innocent is from Benin and works with our Eye Team – previously as a day worker and now as a full time crew. He calls me Uncle and so I call him Nephew. Great serving together with him.
Easter Kronester Family
Great having the Kronester family back with us especially at this time of the year with Easter. This photo was taken Easter morning in our International Lounge.
Easter Morning Service
Easter Morning Service on board the Africa Mercy in Lome, Togo, West Africa.
He is Risen !!!
KRB Update – Patients
http://www.icontact-archive.com/aWwKuOWifk-mTpY6cS2__O8byZZxqGOM?w=2#.T2yvrYNkUD4.blogger
Please click on the link and read more about four of patients here in Lome, Togo.