Dedication and Acknowledgement
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This piece of work is first and foremost dedicated to the loving memory of my dear Mom who passed away three years ago while receiving treatment at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Her Christian nurturing has made me who I am today. Mom, you will always be in my memory.
To my dear husband Mr. Darkwa and my lovely children: Owura Kwadwo Darkwa, Awura Sarpong-Darkwa, Abena Dorkowaa-Darkwa and Adu-Mintah Darkwa, for your love and prayers. I love you all.
To my dear husband Mr. Darkwa and my lovely children: Owura Kwadwo Darkwa, Awura Sarpong-Darkwa, Abena Dorkowaa-Darkwa and Adu-Mintah Darkwa, for your love and prayers. I love you all.
Acknowledgement and Appreciation
I will first and foremost thank God Almighty for the strength given to me to accept my cross and challenges in pursuing graduate studies here in Calgary.
My success is not based on my own strengths but on the people God brought in my life here in Calgary. I am particularly thankful to Fr. David Meadows and the St. Luke’s Catholic Church for the Godly supports given to me and my baby. May God richly bless every member of the Church whose contribution made me survive the storms of life. A special thanks go to Barb and Margaret.
To Deacon John: You have not only been father to me but my spiritual director, my inspiration, my teacher, friend, encouragement and support. I will always remember the many times you gave me hope throughout my journey.
I will like to thank Dr Magaret Wilson, Prof. Lana Wells and Esina Elena of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, for your supports given to me when I had my baby. To my practicum supervisor, Sharon, thank you for all the supports and feedbacks on my practice.
To the Ghanaian Community here at the University of Calgary, especially grandma Gifty (now in Ghana).
My success is not based on my own strengths but on the people God brought in my life here in Calgary. I am particularly thankful to Fr. David Meadows and the St. Luke’s Catholic Church for the Godly supports given to me and my baby. May God richly bless every member of the Church whose contribution made me survive the storms of life. A special thanks go to Barb and Margaret.
To Deacon John: You have not only been father to me but my spiritual director, my inspiration, my teacher, friend, encouragement and support. I will always remember the many times you gave me hope throughout my journey.
I will like to thank Dr Magaret Wilson, Prof. Lana Wells and Esina Elena of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, for your supports given to me when I had my baby. To my practicum supervisor, Sharon, thank you for all the supports and feedbacks on my practice.
To the Ghanaian Community here at the University of Calgary, especially grandma Gifty (now in Ghana).
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