💛 Help Support Sana’s Recovery Journey in Turkey 💛

Kia Orana and Talofa Lava

All glory and honor to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

As many of you are aware, my precious wife, Sana, came to Turkey in pursuit of better health through weight loss surgery after months of preparation and prayer. The procedure itself was a success, but shortly after, our world shifted.

Following surgery, something was very wrong — Sana was unable to move her arms, sit, or stand. An emergency MRI revealed five herniated discs in her neck, requiring urgent spinal surgery (which cost 18,000EU). By God's grace, the surgery went well, but the road ahead is long.

Sana now faces an extended recovery period here in Turkey until at least mid-October. With myself (Steven) stepping into the role of full-time caregiver. The unexpected medical costs mounting — inc. specialist care, rehab, accommodation, and daily living expenses — we find ourselves in a situation we cannot navigate alone.

With humble hearts, we are reaching out to our village for support. Your prayers have already moved mountains, and now, if you’re able we are seeking any financial contribution to ease the financial pressures and to allows us to focus on Sana’s healing.

All funds raised will be managed by Sana’s father, Pastor Iliafi Esera, on our behalf.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us. Special thanks to our parents —

Junnie, Iliafi & Fia, and Terry & Marie Ruaporo and to our village for our prayers.

With love and gratitude, Steven, Sana & the Ruaporo Family