On a trip to Liberia, while visiting children in our foster homes, I met Nyenelleh whose name means, “Since God is my help.”  He had hydrocephalus and without urgent medical attention he would die.  His dire situation gripped me.  I HAD to do something. 

                  Since the fall of last year, my colleagues and I worked tirelessly to bring Nyenelleh to the States to get the surgery he desperately needed.  In order for Nyenelleh to come to the States, we made a promise to the Ministries of Health and Justice in Liberia that we would bring him back after his surgery.  Working with Children’s Medical Missions and Global Orphan Outreach, Nyenelleh was offered free surgery, hospital and foster care in Lima, OH.  We had the medical help and a ladies group paid for his plane ticket to America.  But getting him a visa was no easy task.   

I made a trip to Liberia to gain the necessary documents for Nye’s release to come to the States.  Time after time I had the documents ready only to be told there was something else I needed.  After gaining the new documentation and presenting it, the same thing happened.  I was at a loss.  A week in Liberia was wasted, I felt.  My colleague Linda also made a trip, but her efforts were thwarted as well.

At long last, Liberia accepted the documentation and Nyenelleh was given the release on a medical visa. In July he had a successful surgery and is recovering well! 

It has now come time for me to take Nyenelleh back to Liberia.  This little boy has brought so much joy into the lives of all who have come into contact with him.  You should see the way he smiles now; it brings a smile to my face and deep gratitude to God for allowing this to happen. 

 Returning Nyenelleh as promised will be costly--nearly $3,000 for our tickets.  We have used up emergency reserves caring for all the children God has entrusted to us.  If God burdens your heart to help return Nyenelleh, it would be a huge blessing.  Lord willing, we will leave on October 29. 

Thank you,

Jim Geurink, President

Nyenelleh Returns to Liberia 

Thank you for your prayers for a safe return trip to Liberia for Nyenelleh.  On October 29 Jim Geurink and Nyenelleh boarded a plane bound for Liberia.  God provided an overall great trip and Nyenelleh is back with his foster family in Liberia.  Nyenelleh came to the states this summer and received free surgery.  Many, many thanks to Global Orphan Outreach and Children’s Medical Mission for partnering with BCH in getting Nyenelleh his surgery at no cost.  Thanks to his surgeons, nurses and US foster parents. Special thanks to all the BCH friends who gave so that Jim and Nye’s trip back to Monrovia were fully funded!  And the greatest thanks to our loving Heavenly Father who orchestrated it all.  Nyenelleh’s name means, “since God is on my side.”  God has truly shown Himself to be all powerful and most definitely to be on Nyenelleh’s side.