A Father’s Heart: Apostle Obeng-Mensah on Love at First Cry: Spreading Joy to Needy Mothers and Their Newborns
“As a hospital administrator and a servant of God, I have seen the joy of new life and the pain of uncertain beginnings. But on this day—December 26th, 2024—I witnessed something deeper. I witnessed love arriving with the first cry.“
The day after Christmas is often quiet in the hospital—less festive, more focused. But that morning, something different unfolded in the maternity ward of Tema General Hospital. Not just a celebration, but a sacred encounter. MyHelp-YourHelp Foundation, under the theme “Love at First Cry: Spreading Joy to Needy Mothers and Their Newborns,” came not just with gifts, but with hearts wide open.
I have walked alongside many women in this ward—young mothers who have been abandoned, foreign nationals far from home, and those grappling with how to face motherhood alone. And I say this with great conviction:
Over the years, we’ve received support from kind hearts. But I say this with a full and grateful heart:
“In all my years serving at this hospital, I have never seen a gesture of compassion so complete, so deeply human—not from any NGO, group, or individual. This was not charity. This was love in action.”
That day, the Foundation cleared over GHS 40,000 in medical bills and distributed 50 beautifully prepared hampers to new mothers—each one filled with essentials: baby diapers, wipes, bibs, toiletries, sanitary pads, detergents, and small toys. But the true gift wasn’t in the supplies. It was in what they represented: relief, reassurance, and the reminder that these women were not alone.
Among those who touched my heart was a young woman under 25, who had just delivered triplets. She was overwhelmed, frightened, and unsure of how she would manage. When she received the support from MyHelp-YourHelp Foundation, her tears flowed freely—not in sorrow, but in gratitude. “This is more than helpful,” she said. “This is life-saving.”
Even the non-Ghanaian mothers, often overlooked and underserved, felt the embrace of true community. One told us, “I thought I was invisible here. But today, I felt seen. I felt safe.”
And that’s what struck me most: the Foundation didn’t just drop off supplies and disappear. They stayed. They prayed. They listened. Volunteers knelt beside hospital beds, shared scriptures, and celebrated new life with genuine smiles. In that moment, the maternity ward became holy ground.
“Christmas is about love, and every newborn is a symbol of hope.”
— Nicholas Cofie, Founder & President, MyHelp-YourHelp Foundation
To me, this project was not a one-day event. It was a restoration of dignity. It told every mother, you matter. Your child matters. Your struggle is seen, and you are not alone in it.
To the team at MyHelp-YourHelp Foundation: your impact is immeasurable. You turned cries of fear into sighs of peace. You turned weary hearts into grateful ones. And you transformed a regular hospital day into a memory that will never leave me—or these mothers.
“This was more than a project. It was a sacred offering. And I will forever be full of praise for MyHelp-YourHelp Foundation for choosing to show up—not just with items, but with heart.”
With deep appreciation,
Apostle Dr. Samuel Obeng-Mensah
Hospital Administrator, Tema General Hospital
