First to God Almighty: It’s been 40 days of God’s unfathomable faithfulness. God showed up big league! God showed up with the angels and hosts of heaven. God showed up in human beings. God showed up in the elements. God was everywhere. God was with us. His presence was real. He guided us and provided ALL that was needed per time be it spiritual, human or material resources. Most of us felt it. Thank you, Lord (on repeat). Amen.
God showed up in the paramedics that came to pick my husband from our home: Arone Emmanuel and Oseni Musedeeq, thank you. You went over and above the call of duty. God showed up in the receiving doctors & nurses who knew exactly what to do! God showed up in the first responders to my distress call. Each one knew what to do and did it excellently.
Misan and Richard, thank you for arranging ambulances and all the extras.
Richard handled registration & admin work while I sat with Kufre in the ambulance.
Titus and Angel were first to reach us at LASUTH that morning and took over running from Richard and are still at it as I write. Thank you, Lord for friends that are closer than a brother. God will reward you both. He does not owe.
Kokoette Uno was the 2nd person to reach us from Ebute-Metta and he literally called all the medical doctors in his repertoire. Thank you, sir.
Godrey Ogbechie activated Women of Destiny War room to go to war interceeding on my husband’s behalf. God bless you, sis.
H/E Dame Pauline Tallen activated the praying women to go to war on my husband’s behalf. God bless you, Mama.
My president (Dorcas Group), Sister Siku Adeyemi and her husband came through at a critical point in LASUTH. God bless you both. Amen.
All the way from London, Uduak Archibong made a transfer to secure a bed in the ward while we were still running tests.
Chaii… Did God show up?
He showed up big league in the ward when we got there. In the nurses, the doctors, the care givers. (Story for another day)
My pastor, Kayode Odutola, remained in the gap with the praying team and sent a Daystar member who is a doctor to us in the hospital as well.
My God, it was all like a film. God came.
My family formed a WhatsApp group and were on the watch. Time zones collapsed. Chaii! Blood is thicker than water! My mother-in-law and the entire Jesus Never Fails church went before the throne to plead the mercy of God.
The Hymnodia family! Seun Owoaje… God bless you. I called him while Kufre was still on the floor. Duka & Ige Kachi, Yinka Davies, John Senaya (especially), Dean Ben Ogbeiwi, Sunday Olawuwo, Ajibola Bolaji, Dapo, James, Tonye & Iboro, Peace, etc. My God, you all are amazing! Your prayers reached Heaven. God bless you all.
Sola Rogers, Kayode Idowu, Tolu Adesalu, Bolaji Oyewo, Layinka, Uwem Umoh and Dr Vitalis Etim. Brothers! Your blessings will not pass you by in Jesus name. Thank you all for showing up in that hospital again and again. I fed off your energies and encouragements.
Niyi Adesulu and entire Footies! I can’t tell it all. God bless you all. I’m sooo grateful. I cry just thinking about you all. Like our brother Femi used to say when he was still on this plane… “ka se ma se da dani”.
Bimbo Adekoya. Mmmh! How do I explain all you did? Thank you, bro, and the entire Gunners Forum! Plus those in diaspora. You are all wonderful humans. God bless you all.
Tade Adekunle, Dr Gabriel Ogbechie, Dr (Pastor) Nzegwu, Mr. Lampe Omoyele
(those recordings were inspired sir). Thank you, Sirs. God bless you. Amen
Azuh Arinze… Nwoke oma, dalu. Your visit, words of encouragement meant a lot to us.
Gbenga Adeyinka (you always amaze me sir, thank you), Toks Modupe, Oga Tony Agenmonmen, Segun Ozique, Bren Inyang, Elisha Attai, Ehi Bramaih, Tolu Omoniyi, Uaboi Agbebaku, Tony Eta, Raymond Obaji, Seun Oluketuyi, RMD, David Azara,Tony Okwoju, Femi Odugbemi, Theo Lawson & YK, Emma & Ethel Uche, Uwamai & Doreen Igein (forever midnight friends) Thank you for praying through, thank you for being there for me especially. I needed your strength and calm. Emmanuel Effiong Bright and his amiable wife, thank you. Andy Etop, Jerry Kadiri, Dave Ayemoba, Emeka Oparah, Obinna Aniche & Mfon Ekwerre. Thank you.
To everyone who called or sent a message. God bless you, even to Kufre’s phone.
Our neighbours: Chief and Dr Mrs Clem Djebah, Engineer & Mrs Ukah Ihekwaba, Mummy and Joan Adande. Thank you for all the calls and prayers. God bless you.
Rotary club of Ikoyi…President Nkeiru Balogun & her family, thank you. Dr & Mrs Omotosho, Thank you Sir/Ma. Rotn O’charley, Rotn Isichei, Rotn Nike Mayaki and other members. God bless you all for keeping check, providing for us and praying for us.
Also to the entire Rotary family for your care. Dr. Idah Felix Waboso and old PH Rotaract club family. Thank you.
Special one Bassey Ewah… thank you for all the music videos & every! May your days be long sir.
My “husbands”, Udom Inoyo, Felix Ekarika, Uwana Nkeme, Nathaniel Etim, Eddy Datubo, Sam Ekpuk, Churchill Udoh, Utibe Ukim, Sir Emem Akpabio, Sir Udo Kierian Akpan. Thank you, sirs. Abasi udiong.
My Sisters! Oh, my sisters! God bless you all ooo mbok. For prayers! For encouragement! For looking out for me! Food. Shelter. Money. Even to getting doctors to attend to me for my own health. In no particular order: Misan Senaya, Uduak Archibong, Yemi Fadaka, Ebere Ifendu, Alayingi Silva, Angel Orngu, Esther Mischella, Godrey Ogbechie, Marcella Bren Inyang, Funke Adegoroye, Chinyere Kelechi Nzewuihe, Bisola Longe, Princess Daisy, Liz Iheanacho, Philomena Djeba, Lizzy Balogun, Jane Onwumere, Siku Adeyemi, Toyin Soneye, Bisi Adebayo, Kemi Odutayo, Bolatito Ubakanwa, Ngozi Nzegwu, Nkechi Obi, Funmi Modupe, Tina Bawa, Nnenna Ikem, Isabella Okoro, Ugo Umoren, Eno Elisha Attai, Tarea Onyeje, Ihuoma & Chioma Uzoigwe, Efe Maduemezia, Natachi Akor, Chika Thank God, kelechi Dibie, Nkechi Ali-Balogun, Vivien Obidiegwu, Arinola, Hauwa Danjay, Esther Akinduro, Rakiya Abubakar, Nseabasi Etim, Janet Adebayo, Oluchi, Uche Okafor, Esther Agbebaku, Boomie Adesalu, Anuli Ausbeth Ajagu, Clementine & all the amazing friends group.
Intercessory Groups: Women of Destiny Daystar Christain Centre, Dorcas Group, Daystar Christain Centre, Tina Bawa Ministries. Yielded Vessels Ministries
JENEFA (Jesus Never Fails), Prayer Solutions intercessory group of MFM, Husband Intercessors & all others unknown to me even. I know intercessors picked us up in the spirit realm and prayed through. God bless you all. Amen.
Clergy: Pastor Kay Odutayo, Arch Bishop STV Adegbite, Pastor Solomon Akpan, Pastor Bolatito Ubakanwa, Bishop Tina Bawa, Pastor Rubi Maduemezia, Pastor Gboluade, Arch Bishop John Praise, Rev Father Jude (Italy) , Pastors Austin & Adanma Ekeji
Doctors: Prof Yomi Ogun, Dr Yusuf, Dr Casmir Amadi, Dr Omotosho, Dr Lekan Adelakun, Dr Dokun Adedeji, Dr Vitalis Etim, Dr Adejare, Dr Aoko Oluwayomi, Mrs Grace G. & Ms. Comfort Afolabi.
The Hymntestants 2019 & 2020. You know yourselves. God knows you all too. Thank you! Especially to Olumide & Duke for co-ordinating the prayers, videos. Thank you all.
Our NB family: Chairman, Daddy Jamodu, Yusuf Ageni, Otunba Tayo, Danjay Global, Ogbuefi, Ogbuagu, Viv, Paparazzi, Uzo odogwu, Patrick, Edem. Thank you all. God bless you.
All our staff especially our Chef & the Security detail of 31/03/2020. Thank you for helping to lift my husband and for trekking all the way from home to LASUTH to be with me. I can never pay you both. I pray God does on our behalf in Jesus name Amen.
To my midnight and everytime prayer partner Sarah Thompson…. I say H.A.L.L.E.L.U.Y.A.H.
And finally to our daughter, thank you for keeping it together despite this your mother that was giving you information only on a need-to-know basis thereby turning you into a detective😁. I often forget you are now an adult (even though you will remain my baby) I pray the world heals up very fast and we get to be together again soon to share a laugh and praise as family. Love you to the moon and back. Stay safe!
*Folks! 2000 years ago+ Jesus paid in Full.*
We are grateful for this second chance. HEALED. RESTORED. MADE WHOLE. NOTHING MISSING. NOTHING BROKEN. Amen.
Join us and Thank God for what he has done for us.
Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem
Ps: Did I forget you? Please forgive me. God knows you. Thank you.