AN ANGEL DOCTOR GOES HOME
Dr Theophilus Adesola Aladekomo, an associate Professor at OAUTH Ile-Ife, was the medical doctor that God used to nurture my son back to health when he was gravely sick having been diagnosed of Nephritic-Nephrotic Syndrome, a kidney malfunctioning disorder and disease.
Dr T.A. Aladekomo showed us so much love, emphathy and compassion.
Dr Aladekomo amongst other acts of kindness donated his own blood for the recovery of my son, pleaded with other colleagues for blood donation (which they did) at a particular critical moment, sourced intensely and desperately for extra 6 pints of blood to meet up with the blood transfusion requirements, sought an alternative and a more effective treatment method to a surgical procedure proposed by his colleague, paid without giving a hint for most bills that accrued from medical tests and examinations and made his personal office available at night to relax and rest.
Dr Aladekomo had personal love and interest in my son, the dimension I rarely find words to explain. "Your son will not die. We will try our best. Let us keep praying. God will intervene" were the words of encouragement constantly emanating from the man I choose to refer to as an angel doctor. God eventually intervened, spared my son and gave him a brand new Kidney. What a personal loss to me. Due to his act of kindness, my son then a 6year old vowed to become a medical doctor. I could feel and see my son's anguish and agony, the pain in his eyes and the tear that dropped on learning about his doctor's demise.
As a sign of appreciation to Dr Aladekomo for his rare kindness and show of uncommon love, I vowed to make a hamper available to him every Christmas. I didn't know my delivery of Wednesday December 30 2020 would be my last to you.
I remember what you said while you left the hospital after receiving the hamper, "I may have to run away next time to avoid taking hampers from you". You felt so reluctant and uncomfortable accepting those gifts meant to sincerely appreciate your numerous acts of kindness.
Now you have 'run away' never to be seen again forever. The very last word I spoke to Dr Aladekomo after lowering the package into the trunk of his vehicle was "you will always have a hamper from my family every Xmas if Jesus tarries. Rest in Perfect Peace Dr Aladekomo.
FOLABI AYO-FASANMI.
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I am led by God to initiate the establishment of a 15 Bed Accomodation inside the Wesley Hospital Complex, OAU to be completed before the end of the year 2021 (by the enablement of the Holy spirit) to be known as T.A. ALADEKOMO REST HALL to serve as REST ROOM & ACCOMODATION for parents of sick children admitted into the hospital. His good deeds and legacies will be show cased at the lobby of such Hall
This will safeguard and preserve his legacies and endear other health workers to sacrifical service. This is informed by the challenges I witnessed parents encounter first-hand during my son's admission in the children's emergency ward in 2018. Dr Aladekomo had then handed the duplicate keys of his air-conditioned office to me to rest and sleep at night.
If anyone is also led to support this initiative, kindly call or WhatsApp on 08162600100.
I will be at the hospital by 10am prompt on Friday 12th March 2021 to discuss this with the Hospital authorities for approval.
I will be glad if I will have other kind hearted well wishers who have been meaningfully impacted by Prof Aladekomo to join me at the Hospital premises.
God bless you all.
Folabi Ayo-Fasanmi.