Abraham’s story

We first met Abraham on November 8, 2020, one month after he had turned 1 year old. On this day, Abraham’s loving parents had brought him to our mission center in Asikuma, begging us for help. Abraham was born with a deformity of his spine that was affecting the motor development of his lower extremities. As we surveyed Abraham’s condition, we noted that his feet were turned inward, he had a large nodule over his spine, his rib cage was twisted and offset, and hernias present. And yet, even with these physical limitations, Abraham was able to crawl or pull himself around, which on recent occasion had resulted in him falling head first into the ground, giving him a wound on his head.

Abraham’s parents lived and worked in the community of Asikuma at the time, and so they knew of Royal Promise and felt that we would know how to help Abraham get medical treatment for his spine, and have a hopeful future.

Quite honestly, Abraham’s need felt overwhelming and we didn’t know what to do. But we knew how to pray for help and direction. So we started there.

Prayers continued, Abraham kept growing, we began on a track of surgical intervention for Abraham in the country of Ghana, starting with the repair of Abraham’s hernias. That surgery was unsuccessful, and the cry of our heart felt confirmation that we needed to look outside of Ghana to get Abraham the delicate and focused treatment that he needed. We began praying for a medical visa for Abraham, and dreamed of him being able to travel outside of Ghana for surgery, getting him the best opportunity we could find.

At the same time, Abraham’s father was growing weary of trying to work and provide for his family while also caring for Abraham’s special needs. Abraham’s mind is unaffected by his physical deformities and he has the capability to learn, go to school, and begin his education. His father requested that Abraham stay at our mission center where he would receive education and the day-to-day physical care and attention to his needs while we awaited a pathway to surgery.

On January 16, 2023 we welcomed Abraham into the full-time care of our mission center in Asikuma. We raised money to purchase a wheel chair for Abraham so that the other children could help get him to church and school across our campus. We assigned a caretaker for Abraham who was responsible for ensuring Abraham’s comfort and adjustment at our mission center, as well as his bathing, feeding, and day to day well being.

Although Abraham cannot walk on his feet, there is still much that he can do! He can push himself around on the floor and crawl. He can stand on his limbs for a short amount of time with the support of something to hold on to. He can play soccer with his hands and scoot himself from here to there. He can feed himself, brush his teeth, learn in school and write. He can play catch. He can put on his kneepads and has mobility at the hip joint to do so.

And yet, as Abraham’s body grows, it feels as if his insides are getting squished together. His lungs need more room to breathe, and his body to receive the relief of his bones straightening out. And not only that, but we are believing for such a miraculous healing for him, that we would even be able to see Abraham walk one day, and join the other children on his own two feet to run and play.

Over the last four and half years, the surgeons and medical professionals that we have talked to about Abraham have not been willing to operate on his legs or spine, or even give us a sign of hope for his future. But that all changed in January 2025 when we were connected with another non-profit called Cure International.

Well, praise the Living God!!!!! “He has a good prognostic outlook to gain walking ability.” We had believed for a miracle like this. And now, finally we were lined up with a surgeon who stated the same. Future is looking bright for our Abey!

Finding a reputable clinic and team of surgeons that specializes in operating on children like Abey was one of the biggest pieces to this unfolding miracle. A next big piece is the funding for the journey.

After our discussions with CURE International surgeons, it’s been decided that Abraham’s surgical journey will start at the CURE hospital in Niger, which is their closest location to Ghana. Our Royal Promise staff member, Stella, will accompany Abraham for his journey and be his attendant and caretaker as he progresses through each surgery and casting. Stella and Abraham will be in Niger for several months, with no return date to Ghana set. We are currently raising $12,000 which will cover the expenses of their journey, including airfare.

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to contribute toward Abraham’s journey to life-changing surgery, we would be so grateful!. No amount is too small! It all adds up! Please note “Abraham” in the comments section of your donation. We thank you for your support, contributions, and prayers!